Went for 60 million, comes back on a loan

Yan Diomande left for Real Madrid, bringing 125,000,000 euros into the club's coffers, but Leipzig fans — who have somehow grown alongside the club — now have a new/old hero to rely on. Red Bull's German football operation has brought back former fan favourite Christopher Nkunku. He is not quite Diomande's position, but he was just as effective at Leipzig. The French forward previously played for the same club from 2019 to 2023 and did so exceptionally well: in 172 appearances, he scored 70 goals and provided another 56 assists.HE IS BACK! 🎈😍Christopher #Nkunku kehrt für die Saison 2026/27 auf Leihbasis zu den Roten Bullen zurück. Zudem gibt es eine Kaufoption. 🤝Willkommen zurück in Leipzig, Christo! ❤️🤍🔗 https://t.co/B55Pm5tcO3 pic.twitter.com/t7krYlQVLf— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) August 25, 2026 He then joined Chelsea in 2023 for 60 million euros, at the time becoming Leipzig's most expensive sale (he has since been surpassed by Dani Olmo, Xavi Simons, Dominik Szoboszlai, Benjamin Sesko, Josko Gvardiol and the aforementioned Diomande). But he failed to settle in London, making just 62 appearances and scoring 18 goals for the Blues over two seasons. That is why he moved to Milan last June for 37 million euros, and after scoring eight goals for the Rossoneri, he is now back in Leipzig. Initially, it will be a loan deal costing the Germans three million euros, plus a contribution towards his wages. Nkunku was earning 5,000,000 euros net, or slightly more than 9,000,000 gross, in Milan. Leipzig will not cover all of that, but neither will the entire burden remain with the Rossoneri. And if Leipzig decide to make Nkunku's move permanent next June, they will have to pay 28,000,000 euros.Amorim's unwanted listThe player himself had no doubts, despite receiving offers from other clubs.“My connection with Leipzig is simply special. Even after leaving, I always followed what was happening at Red Bull very closely, and I am ready to write another chapter at this club. I immediately felt how much the people at the club still value me and how much they trust me. That is why Leipzig is the right place for me” he said upon signing.England League Cup Round 2Wednesday21.45: (3.05) Bradford (3.25) Burnley (2.25) 21.45: (1.35) Newcastle (5.30) WBA (8.00) 21.45: (1.25) Tottenham (6.50) Charlton (10.5) 22.00: (6.00) Preston (3.90) Everton (1.52) Thursday21.30: (1.18) Chelsea (6.50) Luton (13.0) 22.00: (1.18) Fulham (6.50) Wimbledon (13.0) * odds are subject to change