The Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital ownership considered Nkunku’s signing to Stamford Bridge to be a major coup once the 2022 summer transfer window shut. They then watched as Chelsea endured their worst Premier League season in history.
Many believed Nkunku, the Bundesliga’s top scorer, would regret choosing to join Stamford Bridge so soon after the Blues dropped all the way to 12th place in the previous campaign after finishing just third in 2021/22.
Nkunku told The Times, “I knew the new season would not be the same as the previous season, so it doesn’t matter if Chelsea is in 15th or 16th place.
“The club isn’t participating in the European league, but I want a key position on the team. This project was suggested to me by Chelsea, and I like it.
Everyone is aware that Chelsea’s season last year wasn’t great, said Nkunku. The project, the year, and the season are all new this year. The new project here is me, and I’m glad to be here.
Timo Werner and Kai Havertz are two prominent examples of players who struggled to perform at their best at Stamford Bridge, but Nkunku is unconcerned about joining that group. Chelsea have had mixed experiences with pricey Bundesliga recruits.
Nkunku explained the challenges of many before him, “Sometimes you have personal problems, everybody is different.” “I want to participate in every practice and game. I’m sitting here because I know I can do a lot of wonderful things here. We’ll have to wait and see, but I don’t fear anything.
When asked if he could replace Didier Drogba and Diego Costa as Chelsea’s greatest strikers, Nkunku responded, “If I think like a striker or an offensive player, I will say absolutely.
But with this endeavor, the team is what matters most. We aspire to move in the standings and qualify for the Champions League the following year. This is the most important thing, and after that, yes, I have ambitions, but I keep those private.