Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has sealed a loan deal to Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said on Saturday. Senagalese internation Jackson, 24, is set to fly to Bavaria with his agent soonm, he added.
"Deal agreed with Chelsea on initial loan move. €15m loan fee for one season plus buy option clause not mandatory for €80m package and sell-on clause," his pos on X said.
🚨🔴⚪️ EXCL: Nicolas Jackson to Bayern, here we go! Deal agreed with Chelsea on initial loan move.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2025
€15m loan fee for one season plus buy option clause not mandatory for €80m package and sell-on clause.
Jackson, set to fly to Bavaria with his agent Ali Barat from Epic Sports. pic.twitter.com/Ttc49uUGE8
Journalist FLorian Plettenberg claimed that Bayern were earlier informed that other clubs are attempting to hijack the deal. "The buy option is set at €65 million. The flight was booked yesterday. Nicolas #Jackson is flying to Munich today. All done. The last details between the CEOs were clarified this morning," he said on X.
🚨⤵️ More on the exclusive news: the buy option is set at €65 million. The flight was booked yesterday. Nicolas #Jackson is flying to Munich today. All done. The last details between the CEOs were clarified this morning. @SkySportDE 🇸🇳 https://t.co/JiBDbHNHzu
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 30, 2025
Jackson, who joined Chelsea from Villarreal in a £32 million deal in July 2023, was unsettled following the arrivals of Liam Delap from Ipswich and João Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion. He was expected to vcost potential buyers no less than £80 million after Chelsea's Premier League rivals Liverpool signed Hugo Ekitike for £79 million. This reportedly convinced the Londoners that Jackson cannot be sold for a lesser rate. Thus, even though the £100 million demand has been shelved, the African striker will remain a costly option for potential bidders. Also in the mix is the fact that the FIFA Club World Cup winners are in no hurry to sell the star, as his current contract runs until 2033.
While not yet in the same league as Ollie Watkins, Erling Haaland, or Alexander Isak, Jackson has registered 30 goals and 12 assists from 81 games across all competitions for Chelsea. Manchester United reportedly feel that his proven experience in the Premier League is not something to be overlooked.
Injuries to Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies meant Bayern needed reinforcements to ensure Harry Kane, Luis Díaz, and Michael Olise got backup for the long season ahead. The German giants liked Jackson since he can press, run fast and operate on the wings, if needed.
