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Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson faces an inevitable return to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. The 24-year-old Senegalese forward joined Bayern Munich on loan in the summer of 2025. The deal included an obligation for Bayern to purchase him for €65 million if he met specific conditions. Those conditions now appear impossible to fulfill. Chelsea loaned him out to create space for new signings and allow development under Vincent Kompany at Bayern.
The buy clause required Jackson to play in 40 matches across the Bundesliga and Champions League. Each appearance needed to exceed 45 minutes.5906e6 Bayern paid an initial loan fee of €14.2 million, with the full transfer triggering an additional €56.2 million upon meeting the quota. This structure aimed to protect both clubs financially.
Jackson’s time in Munich started slowly. He made just six starts in the league and Champions League combined. Limited minutes stemmed from Harry Kane’s dominance as Bayern’s primary striker. Jackson scored one Bundesliga goal and provided minimal impact off the bench. Kompany preferred established options, relegating Jackson to substitute roles.
Calculations show Jackson can reach a maximum of 33 qualifying appearances now. The season’s remaining fixtures fall short of the 40-game threshold. His situation worsens with the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. AFCON runs from December 2025 to January 2026 in Morocco. Jackson will represent Senegal, missing several Bayern matches during the tournament.
Bayern sources confirm the obligation lapsed. The club no longer faces pressure to buy. Jackson will complete the loan term but return to Chelsea in summer 2026. This development frees Bayern from a hefty fee while allowing squad flexibility.
