Nicolas Jackson will “certainly” play in Serie A at some point in his career, according to his agent, as interest in the Chelsea striker continues to mount.
The 24-year-old Senegal international is currently on a season-long loan at Bayern Munich, where he has rediscovered his clinical edge after a polarizing debut campaign at Stamford Bridge.
Speaking to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Jackson’s representative, Ali Barat, revealed that the Italian top flight has been a long-term admirer of the forward.
“The big Italian clubs wanted him even before he arrived at Chelsea… and again last summer,” Barat said. “Nico only wanted Bayern, and we made it happen. Playing in Italy one day? It’s certain, Italian football attracts him.”
Revival in Bavaria
After moving to the Bundesliga to secure more regular first-team football, Jackson has been a consistent performer under the bright lights of the Allianz Arena.
With five goals and three assists so far this term, he has proven he can compete at the highest level of European football. However, with his loan deal set to expire in six months, questions are being asked about where he will spend the 2026/27 campaign.
Nicolas Jackson to Bayern – £70.5m fee + £8.14m wages – Transfer breakdown
Chelsea conundrum
Despite his success in Germany, Jackson’s long-term future remains tethered to West London.
The striker signed a staggering nine-year contract extension with Chelsea last year, tying him to the club until June 2033. This unprecedented deal, part of the Blues’ strategy of long-term amortisation, means any club wishing to sign him permanently would likely have to pay significantly more than his current €45m (£37.5m) market valuation.
- Contracted until: 2033
- Current Salary: Approx. €6m per year
- 2025/26 Stats: 8 goal involvements in all competitions
Why Serie A?
Tactically, Jackson’s profile—a blend of raw pace and the ability to link play—is highly coveted by Italy’s elite. The likes of AC Milan, Inter, and Juventus have all been linked with the forward in previous windows.
While a return to Chelsea to compete with their crowded attacking ranks remains a possibility, the endorsement from his agent suggests that the lure of the “Tactical League” might be too strong to ignore when his time in Munich concludes this summer.
