Christopher Nkunku, in the silence of his work and the many criticisms received this season, has quite literally dragged Milan through the final stretch of the season. Two goals against Atalanta and Genoa, with two penalties won. Personality in a difficult moment, not something everyone has, as we have seen. There are still many inconsistencies, especially tactical ones. The transfer operation, which was very expensive, does not justify the Frenchman’s difficult season from every point of view. However, the desire to work, to help and to make an impact on the pitch has played a fundamental role in Nkunku’s “redemption”. The penalty against Genoa could truly be decisive for the Champions League and for the Frenchman’s future in Italy.
The strength of hard work: Nkunku more decisive than Leão and Pulisic
Not in terms of total numbers, because Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic remain Milan’s top scorers this season (both on 10 goals each). What draws most attention, however, is the determination and willingness with which Christopher Nkunku has decided to take charge of Milan, dragging them forward almost not through quality and skill but through running and sheer momentum. Two penalties won against Atalanta and Genoa are the picture of two shocks, two turning points. Of course, the Frenchman’s season has been difficult and lacking in clear highlights, with 34 official appearances yielding 8 goals and 3 assists. Too little, that is clear, but in the final intense run-in he has managed to act and make more of an impact than two starters such as Leão and Pulisic. And supporters notice and appreciate these things.
For Nkunku, the future remains an enigma
In recent weeks, the Frenchman’s agent Pini Zahavi, together with the current (for a little while longer) AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare, have held several meetings to understand and address Nkunku’s situation ahead of the upcoming but imminent summer, with the transfer market looming over football and therefore over Milan.
Everything remains open: should significant offers arrive, the club’s management will clearly be willing to listen and consider what to do and how to proceed. For his part, the French striker had already reiterated in January his desire to stay at Milan, rejecting interest from Turkey. This was reported via Milannews.it.
