CM: Nkunku returns to Germany with ‘sensational debut’ – why Milan will have mixed feelings

Yesterday, Christopher Nkunku made his second debut for RB Leipzig and AC Milan will have been left feeling mixed after it…

Nkunku never really showed much promise for Milan, or at least, he didn’t consistently. The Frenchman’s arrival didn’t convince last summer and throughout the season there were very few moments where that feeling changed.

He was never the striker which the club needed; perhaps that’s why such a statement was made with the arrival of Goncalo Ramos. However, most thought that he could’ve played a role in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system.

It wasn’t to be, though.

Nkunku back

Finding an exit wasn’t the simplest task, but he eventually headed back to Germany, where RB Leipzig were happy to see him return and he marked it with an assist. It has led Calciomercato.com to call it a ‘sensational debut’, and a reminder of the future was included.

Right now, he has joined on a loan worth €4 million, but that could be made permanent at the end of the season for €28m. Further signs – like the one seen on his debut – will only be received well in Germany and that buy clause may be activated.

If he continues like this, though, there will be an undeniable ‘why did it not work’ feeling for the Rossoneri…

Football is a funny game sometimes.