Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea striker agrees Bayern Munich loan after Liam Delap injury sparks chaotic saga | OneFootball

Doubt was cast over the striker’s move away from west London after Liam Delap’s hamstring injury left Chelsea light in attack

Bavaria bound: Nicolas Jackson

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Nicolas Jackson is targeting silverware after joining Bayern Munich from Chelsea on loan with an obligation to buy.

The Senegalese has been at the centre of a dramatic Deadline Day saga as he looked to secure a move away from Chelsea.

He travelled to Munich to complete the transfer on Saturday, but was recalled to Chelsea on arrival after Liam Delap suffered a hamstring injury, leaving the Blues shorthanded at centre-forward.

Desperate to join Bayern, though, Jackson’s representatives remained in Munich and reignited talks after Chelsea opted to recall Marc Guiu from his loan at Sunderland.

Speaking after signing with the German champions, 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.”

Jackson will hope for something of a career resurgence in the Bundesliga after he ended his Chelsea tenure under a cloud, having been sent off in two of his last five matches for the club.

The move heralds the end of Jackson’s two-year stay in west London, during which time he racked up 30 goals in 81 appearances.

He leaves the club as a Conference League and Club World Cup champion.