Nicolas Jackson Completes Bayern Munich Loan After Chelsea Exit

Nicolas Jackson has completed a season-long loan move from Chelsea to Bayern Munich, with an obligation for Bayern to buy him next summer for £56 million. Jackson decided to leave Chelsea after falling out of favor under manager Enzo Maresca, especially following the club's signings of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, which pushed him to third-choice striker. Despite the difficult exit and the drama during the transfer window—including Chelsea initially trying to cancel the move after Delap's injury—Jackson was determined to join Bayern and has expressed excitement about his new chapter. He conveyed no ill will toward Maresca, stating that he respects the coach and learned a lot from him, but felt he needed a change at this stage in his career. Jackson also reflected on his emotional departure from Chelsea, appreciating his time there and the successes such as winning the Conference League and Club World Cup, while looking forward to the new experience at Bayern’s Allianz Arena. Overall, Jackson remains grateful for his Chelsea tenure but is focused on embracing his future with Bayern Munich.