Christopher Nkunku is assured he can thrive at AC Milan after opening his account for the membership on Tuesday.
Nkunku scored as Milan eased to a 3-0 Coppa Italia victory over Lecce at San Siro.
The France worldwide joined Milan from Chelsea final month, bringing an finish to a irritating two years at Stamford Bridge.
Nkunku’s time at Chelsea was hampered by harm, with the previous RB Leipzig attacker managing solely 27 begins throughout all competitions, albeit he did common 0.73 objective involvements per 90 minutes for the Blues.
The 27-year-old’s acrobatic end on the volley towards Lecce introduced up Nkunku’s a centesimal profession objective in membership soccer (11 for Paris Saint-Germain, 70 for Leipzig, 18 for Chelsea and one for Milan), and he’s decided to profit from his alternative at certainly one of Europe’s largest groups.
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As reported by Milan Information 24, Nkunku mentioned: “I really feel good and I’m decided to play much more. I’m working to really feel even higher.
“I really feel snug right here. I acquired an excellent welcome and everybody makes me really feel good, from the workers to my team-mates to the followers. I’m completely happy to play for Milan.
“It was match from everybody, an excellent efficiency.”
Milan’s focus now turns to a Serie A conflict towards defending champions Napoli on Sunday, and Nkunku can be prepared if known as upon.
“Am I able to play? It’s a query for the coach, not for me,” Nkunku mentioned.
“However I’m able to play no matter is required.”
