Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness says Nicolas Jackson will return to Chelsea next summer and will ‘definitely not’ sign a permanent contract with the Bundesliga champions.
Jackson’s Chelsea career appeared to be over after he joined Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day on an initial loan deal.
Bayern reportedly paid an initial £14m to sign Jackson on loan for the rest of the 2025-26 season, and would sign him permanently next summer for £56m if he made a set number of appearances.
That looked like superb business for Chelsea, who signed Jackson for £32m two summers ago.
But Bayern chief Hoeness has revealed Jackson needs to start 40 games to earn a permanent move to Munich, something that he says ‘will never happen’.
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Hoeness also said Bayern actually paid £12m for Jackson’s loan deal, with the striker and his representatives agreeing to cover the extra £2m.
‘The player and his agent contribute for €3m, so we pay €13.5m loan fee,’ he told Sport 1 Dopa.
‘There will definitely not be a permanent contract. That only happens if he plays 40 games from the start, it will never happen.’
Jackson is not expected to start for Bayern Munich this summer and will play back-up to England captain Harry Kane.
Following his departure from Chelsea, Jackson said: ‘I’m really happy to now be part of this great club. Bayern is one of the best clubs in the world.
‘Everyone knows the names of the legends who’ve played here and knows that this club stands for the greatest success.
‘I’ve got big goals and dreams here and will give my all to help Bayern win further titles.’
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