Ex-Leipzig head coach Ralph Rangnick has expressed his disappointment over the rumored agreement for midfielder Christopher Nkunku to transfer to Chelsea. Although not yet official, the news has been extensively covered by various credible media sources.
Rangnick, who played a minor role in Nkunku’s move to Leipzig, considers the midfielder to be among the top attacking talents in the game. He believes the decision to join Chelsea may have come too soon. He envisions a player of Nkunku’s caliber joining a club in Chelsea’s current state as disheartening. Rangnick stated to ZDF that if he were Nkunku’s mentor or parent, he would be quite concerned at this time.
The 25-year-old Nkunku has an impressive record this season, with 17 goals and five assists in 28 matches. Chelsea, on the other hand, has seen three managerial changes during the ongoing season, with Frank Lampard set to lead the team until the end of the season. The Blues were knocked out of the Champions League quarterfinals by Real Madrid (0-2; 0-2) and currently sit 11th in the English Premier League standings after 31 games.
