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Christopher Nkunku confirms his favourite position after Chelsea transfer.
New Chelsea signing Christopher Nkunku has revealed that he prefers playing as a striker rather than a midfielder or winger.
The Frenchman, whose long-awaited transfer to Chelsea was announced this month, has played all over the field throughout his career, including right back for former Blues manager Thomas Tuchel at PSG. However, it was Nkunku’s skills as a second striker that convinced Chelsea to sign him.
While many supporters anticipate seeing Nkunku play as a 10 behind a pure striker, the 25-year-old has acknowledged his preferred spot on the field is somewhere else.
“My favourite position is striker,” he told club media. “I have also played as a midfielder and these last years I played striker – I like this position.
“I want to be happy on the pitch and do some skills and protect my football.”
Nicolas Jackson of Villarreal is expected to join Chelsea for a sum of roughly £35 million, and the two parties are nearing agreement on a contract.
Victor Osimhen of Napoli, who has long been considered Chelsea’s top striker target, is reportedly still a goal, but his asking price of well over £100m has prompted the Blues to look at other possibilities.
Jackson, Nkunku, or anyone else may start as Chelsea’s striker next season, but the Blues’ front line under Mauricio Pochettino will likely look very different since several dissatisfied stars are anticipated to leave this summer.
While Christian Pulisic has an interest in Italy, Hakim Ziyech is close to joining Al Nassr and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may join him there.
Mason Mount is a pricey target for Manchester United, but the team hasn’t given up yet despite having three offers, the most recent of which was for £55 million, rejected.