Nicolas Jackson reveals he sought advice from a former Premier League winner before completing his move from Chelsea to Bayern Munich

Nicolas Jackson, the Senegalese striker, revealed that he sought advice from a former Liverpool star and made a significant financial sacrifice to finalize his Deadline Day loan move from Chelsea to Bayern Munich during the summer 2025 transfer window. Jackson was sidelined at Chelsea following the arrivals of Liam Delap and João Pedro, prompting him to push for a fresh start. Bayern Munich emerged as his primary suitors, with an initial agreement involving a loan fee of around €15 million plus an obligation to buy for €65 million depending on appearances.

However, an injury to Chelsea's Liam Delap close to the deadline increased the loan fee demand from Chelsea to €16.5 million (£14.3 million). This increase nearly jeopardized the transfer, but Jackson agreed to waive part of his wages to make the deal happen. His financial concession was pivotal in reopening and finalizing negotiations, ultimately allowing Bayern to secure the striker on loan with a conditional purchase clause. Despite the high purchase threshold, it is considered unlikely that Bayern will be obligated to trigger the buy clause immediately.

The move was emotionally charged, especially as Bayern would face Chelsea in the upcoming Champions League group stage, potentially allowing Jackson to compete against his parent club. Jackson is expected to make his Bayern debut after the international break in early September 2025. His willingness to sacrifice financially and his determination to move have made him a popular figure among Bayern supporters, with many fans hoping for his success in Munich.