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Chelsea Scrap Nicolas Jackson’s Bayern Loan After Delap Injury

Bayern say Chelsea requested the striker’s return due to Delap’s hamstring setback, leaving the Germans to restart their search up front.

Overview

  • Jackson had flown to Munich to complete a season-long move that included a £13m loan fee and a £56.2m option to buy, according to multiple reports.
  • Bayern sporting director Max Eberl said the deal was agreed before Chelsea asked for the player back and confirmed, "we are sending him back."
  • Enzo Maresca expects Delap to be out for weeks, which would have left Joao Pedro as Chelsea’s only fit senior No 9.
  • Chelsea now plan to reintegrate Jackson into the first-team squad, with the player expected to return to London.
  • Jackson’s camp voiced frustration over the late U-turn as Bayern weigh alternative targets with the transfer window in its final days.