Prior to Chelsea’s transfer, Christopher Nkunku gives Mauricio Pochettino the right message.

Christopher Nkunku, a standout for RB Leipzig, has a pre-contract deal with Chelsea, and the two parties are expected to finalize their agreement this summer.

In his final game for the club, Christopher Nkunku helped RB Leipzig defeat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 and win the DFB-Pokal with a goal and an assist. This marked the end of his tenure at the club. According to football.london, the Frenchman has already signed a pre-contract deal in preparation for a summer transfer to Chelsea.

Now that the 25-year-old has played his farewell game for Leipzig, a declaration regarding Nkunku’s arrival could be made in the upcoming days. Despite the impending transfer window closing, football.london understands that Mauricio Pochettino, the new manager of Chelsea, wants to bring in a new striker, central midfielder, and goalkeeper this summer.

The France international has occasionally played the No. 9 position for Leipzig this season, making 36 appearances and tallying 23 goals in all competitions. With just nine goals each, Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz were Chelsea’s joint-top goal scorers last season, underscoring the need for a proficient striker at Stamford Bridge.

Despite missing a good portion of the season due to injuries, Nkunku won the Bundesliga Golden Boot for his 16 goals in the German top division. The Frenchman’s presence in west London will be a great boost for Pochettino and the team because he has demonstrated his ability to score goals on a regular basis.

The idea of working with Nkunku will thrill the Argentine, especially in light of how the 25-year-old finished the season after returning from injury. Nkunku has made 10 goal contributions in his last seven games for Leipzig in all competitions, with only one of those games seeing him go without a goal or an assist.

Pochettino will be hoping that the France international, who is expected to arrive at Stamford Bridge in excellent form, can swiftly adapt to his play style and ideas to maintain his goal-scoring prowess. The quest for a new No. 9 by the Argentine could mean the end for Kai Havertz, who has been linked to a surprise summer transfer to Real Madrid.

Nkunku’s £52 million release clause is about to be activated by the Blues, and the club is anticipated to make the news this month. The summer transfer market will formally open on June 14.