Such is the affection for Christopher Nkunku in the hills of Saxony that Leipzig's local newspaper is tearful at his departure. In an effusive blog detailing his farewell, Leipziger Volkszeitung gushed that 'the always modest and friendly' man is 'the best player' to ever adorn the colours of the city's gutsy club.
It's hard for them not to be wistful after Chelsea confirmed his long-awaited £53million arrival on a six-year deal. The 25-year-old signed a pre-contract agreement with the Blues earlier in the season and has been a consummate professional since then, despite injuries marring his final months in Germany.