Nicolas Jackson has secured his desired move, joining Bayern Munich from Chelsea on a loan deal with an obligation to buy. The transfer saga, which appeared to have collapsed, concluded on deadline day.

The agreement between Chelsea and Bayern Munich involves an initial loan of £14.3 million, with an obligation to buy for £56.2 million if Jackson meets a certain number of appearances. This brings the total value of the deal to £70.5 million.

The transfer experienced a setback when Chelsea initially withdrew from the deal following a hamstring injury sustained by Liam Delap in their game against Fulham. This injury was expected to keep Delap sidelined for six to eight weeks. Chelsea then communicated to Bayern Munich that they were no longer willing to proceed with a loan with an option to buy, instead demanding a permanent deal or a loan with an obligation to buy.

Despite the deal appearing to be off, Nicolas Jackson remained in Germany, determined to complete the move to the Allianz Arena. His agent, Ali Barat, affirmed his commitment to securing the transfer, stating he would "fight with everything" to ensure Jackson's next step reflected his talent and ambition.

Ultimately, Bayern Munich re-entered negotiations with Chelsea, leading to a revised agreement. The new terms included an increased loan fee of £14.25 million and an obligation to buy the player for £56.25 million, dependent on appearances made. Sky Sports reported that the total package is worth £70.5 million, matching Chelsea's valuation of the player.

With Jackson's departure, Chelsea's options at the number nine position have been reduced. Following Delap's injury and Jackson’s move, Joao Pedro is currently the only fit recognized striker in the squad. To bolster their attacking options, Chelsea have signed Brighton winger Facundo Buonanotte on loan for the season.