Nkunku Arrives at Milanello Ready to Make His Mark
Christopher Nkunku reports to the Milanello pre-season camp looking like a different player. Those who have seen him in recent days describe a man who looks lean, sharp and hungry — noticeably sharper than in previous months. The Frenchman has spent the entire summer working intensively on his physical condition, fully aware that the 2025/26 campaign is a career-defining moment.
Signed last summer from Chelsea for around €40 million, Nkunku endured a mixed first season in Milan: a slow start, a promising revival in January and February, then another dip in form. An inconsistent return that failed to reflect the undeniable talent of a player who, at his best, is genuinely devastating.
His Role in Amorim’s System: Behind Gonzalo Ramos
With Sérgio Amorim now in charge and his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation, Nkunku’s tactical options look far more exciting. The Portuguese coach could deploy him as a number 10 or second striker behind Gonzalo Ramos — a role in which the former Chelsea man has already performed at the highest level, both at RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain.
His ability to find pockets of space, receive the ball under pressure and time his runs with precision makes him an ideal profile for Amorim’s system, which rewards intelligent, versatile players. If his fitness holds up, Nkunku has every tool to become one of the key figures in the new-look Milan.
A Summer of Hard Work to Reclaim His Best Form
The work Nkunku has put in over the summer has not gone unnoticed. Reports suggest he followed an intensive personalised programme focused on endurance, agility and muscular recovery. The determination to arrive at Milanello in peak condition speaks volumes about his professionalism and commitment to the Rossoneri project.
At 27, Christopher Nkunku knows this could be the season he finally shows the Italian football world — and beyond — what he is truly capable of. Milan invested in him, and he wants to repay that faith with performances, goals and assists.
Rossoneri fans can expect a more determined, more consistent player. With Amorim valuing technical attackers and Gonzalo Ramos as the focal point up front, the stage is set. Now it is up to Nkunku to step into the spotlight and deliver.
