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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
By Robert O'Connor

Chelsea striker saga set to end as deal agreed to join German giants

Chelsea Nicolas Jackson Liam Delap Bayern Munich
  • Nicolas Jackson's protracted departure from Chelsea is finally resolved after the club reached a new agreement with Bayern Munich.
  • The 24-year-old striker will join Bayern on an initial loan worth £14.3m, with an obligation to buy for £56.2m contingent on a specific number of appearances.
  • The deal was struck after more than 48 hours of uncertainty, during which the transfer initially collapsed and Jackson defied Chelsea's request to return to London.
  • Chelsea had initially halted the deal following a hamstring injury to striker Liam Delap, which is expected to keep him out for six to eight weeks.
  • Jackson's departure, alongside Christopher Nkunku's move to AC Milan and Delap's injury, leaves Joao Pedro as Chelsea's sole fit number nine, while Facundo Buonanotte has joined on loan.

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Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson set for Bayern Munich loan with £56.2m obligation to buy

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