Striker's German Reign: One Goal From New Best Season

A 32-year-old striker is enjoying a remarkable 2025-26 season in Germany, currently sitting at 44 goals. He is just one goal away from achieving his personal best campaign in the country. His team, Bayern, holds a six-point lead in the Bundesliga and has advanced to the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal. They are also strong contenders in the Champions League, set to compete in the last 16. This season's performance far exceeds his tenure at Chelsea, where he scored 30 goals in 81 appearances over two seasons, winning two minor European titles. Following Chelsea's signing of new strikers Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, he transferred to Bayern in the summer. His former manager expressed gratitude for his contributions and wished him well.

Joao Pedro has been Chelsea's standout attacker this term, contributing 16 goals in 38 matches across all competitions. Liam Delap, however, has faced challenges with only three goals scored and persistent fitness issues. The current striker's exceptional form in Germany highlights a successful move and a significant improvement in his goal-scoring record since his time at Stamford Bridge.