Bayern Munich and Chelsea have agreed to let Nicolas Jackson play for them on loan for the first time. The striker will move to Bavaria in the next few days. The deal includes a €15 million loan fee for the 2024–25 season, and the German giants will also have the option to buy the player for about €65 million. The full package could be worth up to €80 million, including possible add-ons and a sell-on clause.
Jackson will likely go to Germany with his agent Ali Barat from Epic Sports to finish the deal. Before being revealed as Bayern’s newest attacking reinforcement, he will have a medical and sign the contract.
Chelsea’s front line has changed with the additions of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, so the Senegalese forward’s departure comes at an opportune time. Jackson scored 14 goals in all competitions last season, but he was falling down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge. The loan gives him a chance to play more often and gives Bayern a flexible attacking option.
The move is a smart way for Bayern to improve their forward line. Harry Kane is already the main player for the Bavarians, but Jackson’s speed, strength, and ability to play all over the front line make him a good backup. If the loan goes well, the Bundesliga champions will have the choice to make it permanent without having to make a long-term commitment.
Chelsea Need to Get Rid of a Lot of Players This Summer to Balance the Books
Chelsea are getting ready for another round of departures as the club tries to follow UEFA’s strict rules and change Enzo Maresca’s team. A few more first-team players are being pushed out the door after Nicolas Jackson’s loan to Bayern Munich and Christopher Nkunku’s move to AC Milan.
Ben Chilwell, who was on loan at Crystal Palace, is likely to leave for good as the Blues move on from his injury-plagued time with the team. Robert Sanchez, the goalkeeper, is also seen as expendable, and Trevoh Chalobah, the defender, could be sold to make room for new players. Another possible casualty is Wesley Fofana, who is still dealing with fitness issues.
Chelsea were fined £26.7 million by UEFA for breaking financial rules, which is why this is so urgent. The club needs to have a positive transfer balance in order to register new signings for the Champions League. This summer’s window is just as important for outgoings as it is for incomings.