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.