Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is set to join Bayern Munich on a season-long loan, with the German giants agreeing to a world-record loan fee of €15 million (£13 million). The deal includes a non-mandatory option to buy for up to €65 million, potentially taking the total package to €80 million, along with a sell-on clause.
The 24-year-old Senegalese forward, who joined Chelsea from Villarreal in 2023, has shown flashes of brilliance but faced criticism for inconsistency. Bayern, under new management, sees Jackson as a versatile addition to their attack, capable of playing as a central striker or wide forward, not just as a backup to Harry Kane. Bayern will cover Jackson's full salary during the loan.
Chelsea's decision to opt for a loan with an option rather than an obligation reflects their strategy to maintain flexibility while securing a substantial upfront fee. Talks intensified on Friday night, with the final agreement reached this morning. Jackson is en route to Bavaria for a medical and to finalize personal terms.
This move marks the third most expensive loan in football history and could provide Jackson with a fresh start in the Bundesliga. Chelsea fans are divided, with some seeing it as good business and others lamenting the loss of a player with high potential.Bayern's acquisition underscores their ambition to dominate domestically and in Europe, adding depth to a squad already boasting stars like Kane and Jamal Musiala.
Chelsea's decision to opt for a loan with an option rather than an obligation reflects their strategy to maintain flexibility while securing a substantial upfront fee. Talks intensified on Friday night, with the final agreement reached this morning. Jackson is en route to Bavaria for a medical and to finalize personal terms.
This move marks the third most expensive loan in football history and could provide Jackson with a fresh start in the Bundesliga. Chelsea fans are divided, with some seeing it as good business and others lamenting the loss of a player with high potential.Bayern's acquisition underscores their ambition to dominate domestically and in Europe, adding depth to a squad already boasting stars like Kane and Jamal Musiala.
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