Chelsea Blocks Nicolas Jackson Loan to Bayern After Delap Injury
Accra, Ghana - Chelsea Football Club has reportedly pulled out of a deal to loan striker Nicolas Jackson to Bayern Munich, following an injury to Liam Delap. The unexpected turn of events has left Jackson in Germany and Bayern Munich scrambling for solutions.
News broke that Chelsea had accepted a loan offer of £13 million from Bayern Munich for Jackson, with an option to buy him for £56.2 million. Jackson had even traveled to Germany to finalize the deal. However, Liam Delap's hamstring injury during Chelsea's victory over Fulham on Saturday changed the club's plans.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed concern over being left with only one fit senior striker, Joao Pedro, should Jackson leave. "When you have two strikers it is enough, when one of them is injured for weeks it is not enough," Maresca stated after the Fulham game. He further elaborated on the need for adequate striking options, especially given Delap's expected absence of up to eight weeks.
Bayern Munich's sporting director, Max Eberl, confirmed that Chelsea informed them of their decision, stating that Jackson would have to return. Despite the setback, Jackson reportedly hoped a solution could be found to revive the move.
The decision to halt the loan was made after discussions between Chelsea's management and Maresca. The club now intends to reintegrate Jackson into the squad. Chelsea had also recently completed the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United for £40m, further bolstering their attacking options.
Key Takeaways:
- Chelsea cancels Nicolas Jackson's loan to Bayern Munich.
- Liam Delap's injury forces Chelsea to reconsider their striker situation.
- Nicolas Jackson is currently in Germany awaiting further developments.
- Chelsea aims to reintegrate Jackson into their squad.
What's Next?
It remains to be seen whether Bayern Munich will pursue alternative striker options or if a revised agreement can be reached with Chelsea. Jackson's future at Chelsea also hangs in the balance, given the club's recent acquisitions and Maresca's preference for multiple striking options.