Christopher Nkunku speaks out on leaving Chelsea with telling comment on France duty
Christopher Nkunku has provided a coy update about his future with Chelsea amid links to a Paris Saint-Germain return.
Nkunku began his career in the French capital, before breaking into the senior side and making over 70 appearances for PSG.
Quizzed on if he'd fancy going back to PSG in the near future, a calm collected Nkunku batted away the claim, insisting his focus remains with Chelsea.
Speaking in an interview with Telefoot, Nkunku said: “PSG remains a big club, but there has not been one approach.”
Related articles Chelsea must treat Cole Palmer like Eden Hazard after 'game changer' verdict 'I was twice in UEFA team of the year – Messi vs Ronaldo debate is a no brainer'Nkunku arrived at Stamford Bridge as part of Todd Boehly and co's second summer spending spree with the capital club.
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A knee problem picked up in pre-season meant Nkunku didn't make his Premier League debut until December and after his comeback, the forward would only make a handful of appearances before picking up a separate hamstring injury in early February.
Nkunku has returned with a fresh bill of health this season and despite finding starts under new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca hard to come by, the 26-year-old has been in strong scoring form.
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Christopher Nkunku has been a regular on the scoresheet for Chelsea this season. (Image: Getty)Netting seven goals during 11 games across all competitions, Nkunku appears to have rediscovered his spark after a difficult 12 months with the Blues.
It's positive news for Maresca, as the Italian looks to guide Chelsea back into the Champions League this season while going on the hunt for yet more European glory in the Conference League.
However, Maresca could risk upsetting Nkunku if his minutes are reserved for substitute appearances.
Nicolas Jackson has been handed the number-nine starting berth in most of Chelsea's matches this season - something Maresca recently acknowledged.
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Speaking to the official Chelsea webiste last month, Maresca said: "Both Nicolas and Christo are doing fantastic, not only because they are scoring but in the way they work off the ball and sacrifice for the team. That is very important for both of them.
"It’s a nice problem when you have two strikers who continue to score. Unfortunately, Marc Guiu is not scoring at this moment but hopefully soon he can score goals as well."
He added: "When you can decide which one to start with, it's nice. And because they are in a good moment we can use them both."
Chelsea have lost just two matches across all competitions this season - the opening game of the campaign to Manchester City and a Conference League first-leg qualifier against Servette.
The two-time European champions return to action after the international break when they face Liverpool at Anfield.
Christopher Nkunku speaks out on leaving Chelsea with telling comment on France duty
Christopher Nkunku speaks out on leaving Chelsea with telling comment on France duty
Christopher Nkunku speaks out on leaving Chelsea with telling comment on France duty
Christopher Nkunku speaks out on leaving Chelsea with telling comment on France duty
Christopher Nkunku speaks out on leaving Chelsea with telling comment on France duty
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