Chelsea Loanee Nicolas Jackson Fails to Settle at Bayern Munich

In late August 2025, Nicolas Jackson made a surprise exit from Chelsea, joining Bayern Munich on loan just before the transfer deadline. The move came as Jackson found himself further down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge following the arrivals of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap.

While there was talk of bringing Jackson back to Chelsea when Delap suffered an injury early in the season, the loan switch to Bayern went ahead as planned. However, since joining the German champions, the Senegalese striker has yet to find his feet, still searching for his first Bundesliga goal.

This slow start has not gone unnoticed by Chelsea supporters, who have been closely following Jackson's progress in Munich. Many have been quick to criticize his performances, with some fans expressing surprise at his apparent struggles. "Didn't expect him to be really that bad," wrote one fan on social media, while another questioned, "How can you not score at Bayern where everyone eats?"

Despite the harsh criticism, not everyone is ready to write off Jackson just yet. Some have pointed out that with only three starts so far, it's still too early to make a definitive judgment on his time at Bayern. "What kind of a weird diss is this, Jackson has only started in 3 games for Bayern so far you're acting as if we're 40 games into the season," posted one supporter.

As the 2025-26 season continues, Chelsea fans will be keeping a close eye on Jackson's progress in Germany. The striker, who scored 24 Premier League goals over the past two seasons, could well be back at Stamford Bridge next summer, as Bayern are not obligated to buy him unless he meets a specific appearance threshold. For now, the jury is still out on whether the loan move will prove to be a success for both the player and his parent club.