Real Madrid and PSG will have to wait: Christopher Nkunku renewed with Leipzig

French striker Christopher Nkunku has renewed his contract with RB Leipzig, which expired in 2024, until 2026, the German club reported.”Greetings from Paris, but nothing to worry about. I will return to Leipzig soon and I will arrive so that I can stay”said the player, who was seen in the orbit of the PSGin a message published by the club.

The renewal, according to official figures, implies a clear salary increase of 3 million to 7 million euros per year.

In addition, according to various media, the contract has a termination clause of more than 60 million euros and that it could become effective as of 2023.

Nkunku had a great performance last season, participating as a scorer or as an assist in 52 goals in 55 games, which put him in the sights of several European teams and opened the doors for him to the senior French team.

Both PSG and Real Madrid were interested in Nkunku, but Leipzig refused to negotiate for him.

”I have been impressed by the way the club has backed me. I must thank all those responsible and especially (managing director) Oliver Minzlaff with whom I was always in contact”, the player said in the Leipzig press release.

”We are happy and proud that one of the best players in the world is still with us”, said technical secretary Christopher Vivell.

Leipzig, after a dismal start to the season, had an excellent second-half campaign, reaching fourth place in the Bundesliga and qualifying for the Champions League, as well as winning the German Cup.

The goals from Nkunku, who became one of the team’s key pieces, were key in this.