Christopher Nkunku, who recently joined Chelsea in a £63 million deal from RB Leipzig, is known for celebrating his goals with a balloon in his mouth. Many have wondered why he engages in this unique celebration. Let’s delve into the reason behind Nkunku’s balloon celebration.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!According to Nkunku himself, the balloon holds a special meaning. In an interview, the French international explained, “The balloon was for my son. He likes balloons.” This heartfelt connection to his son has led Nkunku to incorporate the balloon celebration into his goal-scoring rituals.
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Typically, after finding the back of the net, Nkunku retrieves the balloon, which he carries in one of his socks, and proceeds to blow it up. While this celebration has become a trademark for the 25-year-old, he may encounter challenges from the Football Association (FA) upon bringing the balloon celebration to England.
Past incidents involving players wearing masks to celebrate goals, such as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, have resulted in yellow cards due to the masks obscuring their faces. The FA rules dictate that a player must be cautioned if their celebration involves actions like climbing fences, provocative gestures, or covering the head or face with a mask or similar item.
While the decision to book a player for a specific celebration is subjective, if Nkunku inflates the balloon to the extent that it covers his face during a celebration, match officials could potentially take action, although such a decision would be considered harsh.
Whether Nkunku decides to continue his balloon celebration at Chelsea or modifies it to comply with the FA rules, the Blues can anticipate a significant contribution from their new signing in the upcoming season, with Nkunku displaying his goal-scoring prowess on numerous occasions.
