In the final hours of the 2025 summer transfer window, Bayern Munich officially confirmed the loan of Nicolas Jackson, the 24-year-old Senegalese forward from Chelsea, with a purchase option set at 65 million euros, potentially mandatory. However, according to Bayern’s honorary president, Uli Hoeness, this possibility seems very unlikely because Jackson must secure a starting place and play 40 matches for the option to become effective. This scenario appears unrealistic given the competition and absences related notably to the Africa Cup of Nations this winter.
Nicolas Jackson is far from a typical poacher: tall (1.87 m) and powerful, he likes to play with his back to goal, using his technique and dynamism to combine and break through defenses. Trained in street football, he uses his speed and game intelligence, capable of dropping deep, combining, and organizing play in the final third. This versatility in attack, combined with a need for space to express himself, means his role at Bayern is not that of a simple static striker but of a mobile and technical forward, making him an interesting asset for Bayern’s style.
On the sporting side, the challenge is twofold: to be efficient, consistent, and decisive in a highly competitive squad, while managing interruptions due to his participation in the AFCON, which could limit his playing time at Bayern. The investment made for his loan (around 13.5 million euros) is substantial, but Hoeness states that this is neither a transfer nor a deferred transfer, implying that the club wants to remain cautious before committing to such a high final expense.
In summary, Nicolas Jackson’s future at Bayern will depend exclusively on his performances this season. If he manages to establish himself and meet the club’s requirements for playing time and impact, his permanent transfer could be validated. Conversely, if the targets are not met, Munich could renounce the purchase option, sending Jackson back to Chelsea or considering other opportunities. Observers of German and European football are closely following this decisive season for the young Senegalese forward.