Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has talked about Nicolas Jackson’s future at the club, but he hasn’t said whether the Bavarian giants will try to make a permanent deal for the Chelsea loanee. Reports say that the Senegalese player will return to Stamford Bridge in the summer because Bayern Munich won’t use the purchase clause in his loan deal.
In September 2025, the 24-year-old signed a season-long loan deal with Bayern. The deal included an obligation to buy. Jackson needs to play in 40 games and at least 45 minutes in each, but so far he has played in only 22 games for Bayern and has met the minutes goal in only 7 of them.
Kompany discussed rumors about Nicolas Jackson’s situation after Bayern’s 3-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, in which Jackson did not play.
“We enjoy having Nicolas Jackson with us. Any decision about the summer will be discussed with Nicolas himself and between the clubs. I don’t have an answer now. The only thing I know is that we’re very happy to have him.”
Harry Kane’s great play has made it hard for Jackson to get regular playing time at the Allianz Arena. This season, the England captain has scored 28 goals in 23 Bundesliga games. Kane’s presence has made it hard for Jackson to get meaningful minutes.
Clubs in Italy, Spain, and England are reportedly interested in Jackson. Chelsea have already signed Dutch striker Emmanuel Emegha from Strasbourg, who will join the Blues on a seven-year contract in the summer. This means that the forward’s future is still up in the air.
Jackson’s Loan Struggle: Five Goals in 22 Appearances as Harry Kane Dominates at Allianz Arena
This season, Nicolas Jackson has scored five goals in 22 games for Bayern Munich in all competitions. This is not what people expected when he came to the Allianz Arena. The 24-year-old sat on the bench for 90 minutes during the 3-2 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt. This has become a more common sight this season. His last goal for the German record champions came in November, when he scored in stoppage time to help them beat FC St. Pauli 3-1.
Harry Kane’s amazing form has been the main thing preventing Jackson from doing well in Bavaria. Since joining Bayern in the summer of 2023, Kane has scored 128 goals in 132 games, making him one of the most prolific strikers in European football. The England captain has made the center-forward position his own by scoring 82 goals in 79 Bundesliga games.
Jackson’s situation has gotten even worse because of his commitments abroad. The Africa Cup of Nations disrupted the striker’s club season, as he played five games for Senegal on their way to the title. The tournament win was a personal high point, but it also meant missing out on important time with Bayern during a key part of the season.