"The most expensive signing was Nkunku, who cost €37m plus bonuses. Just two summers earlier, the Blues had budgeted a €100m investment: €65m immediately to RB Leipzig to bring the striker to the Premier League, and another €35m if they won the Champions League in the following three years. In truth though he struggled to establish himself: 18 goals in 62 total matches were not considered enough. A move to Milan a-la-Pulisic followed, but his time has been bumpy so far."
"After playing in the Club World Cup with Chelsea, Nkunku spent the rest of the summer training with Chelsea's reserves. Once at Milanello, in early September, his condition could not have been and was not optimal. His return to the national team in mid-October was both fortunate and unfortunate. He scored against Iceland after a long drought, but a knock to his foot prevented him from playing against Fiorentina."
"On Tuesday, the Milan squad began work preparing for Friday's match against Pisa. Everyone was scheduled to do light training, but Nkunku followed his individual routine, with positive results overall. While the problem a few days ago was simply putting on his boots, the pain is now almost completely gone. The midweek forecasts inspire optimism, even if there is not much time given the league season will resume in 48 hours."
Christopher Nkunku became AC Milan's most expensive summer signing at €37m plus bonuses. Chelsea had budgeted €100m earlier (€65m plus €35m conditional). He scored 18 goals in 62 appearances for Chelsea, a return judged insufficient, prompting a move to Milan where adaptation has been difficult. He played in the Club World Cup then trained with Chelsea reserves over the summer. His condition at Milanello in early September was not optimal. A mid-October national team return produced a goal against Iceland but a foot knock ruled him out against Fiorentina. He trained individually before Pisa, with pain largely gone and hopes to be available on the bench.
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