What is Christopher Nkunku’s ‘balloon’ goal celebration? France & Chelsea star’s goal salute explained
CHRISTOPHER Nkunku is a French professional football player who plays for Chelsea FC?
But what is the football star’s rather unique way of celebrating, when he scores a goal?
Christopher started using a blue balloon when he joined ChelseaGetty Images
What does Christopher Nkunku’s ‘balloon’ celebration mean?
Christopher thrilled fans when he brandished and inflated a balloon, after scoring.
It was a stunning moment that left fans bewildered.
“The balloon was for my son. He likes balloons,” Christopher explained after the game.
How else does Christopher Nkunku celebrate goals?
Normally, Christopher uses a red balloon to celebrate scoring a goal.
However, since switching over to Chelsea, Christopher has switched the colour of the balloon he celebrates with.
Now, Christopher uses a blue balloon to celebrate scoring and to represent his team.
His fellow teammates Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson each have their own way of celebrating when they score a goal.
How long has Christopher Nkunku been at Chelsea and what other teams has he played for?
Christopher signed to Chelsea in June 2023, in a deal reportedly worth £53 million.
Before this, he represented France at an under-16, under-19, under-20 and an under-21 level.
He was a graduate of the Paris Saint-Germain Academy and began playing professionally for the team in 2015.
Next, he went to RB Leipzig in a €13 million deal.
He stayed with RB Leipzig until he joined Chelsea FC.
Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25
NOTHING stays the same forever.
And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.
Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.
Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.
There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.
Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25.
