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Nicolas Jackson opts to stay at Chelsea and fight for a role

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 6:35 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Nicolas Jackson opts to stay at Chelsea and fight for a role

Summary

Nicolas Jackson has chosen not to pursue a transfer away from Chelsea this summer. The striker is set to return to Stamford Bridge after a loan spell at Bayern Munich, where he scored 11 goals. New head coach Xabi Alonso will evaluate Jackson’s performance in pre-season before making decisions on squad roles. With Jackson's contract running until 2033, any sale would require a significant fee, though Juventus, Napoli, and Newcastle have shown interest. Jackson faces competition for playing time from other forwards at Chelsea.

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Status Watch

•Jackson returns to Chelsea after a loan at Bayern Munich.
•Alonso plans to assess all players in pre-season.
•Jackson's contract lasts until 2033, complicating any sale.
•Juventus, Napoli, and Newcastle are potential suitors.
•Chelsea has a crowded forward line with multiple competitors.

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6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Nicolas Jackson set to stay and fight for his Chelsea future

What they're saying

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Nicolas Jackson has decided against pushing for a Chelsea exit this summer.According to Football Insider, the striker will instead return to Stamford Bridge and aim to impress new head coach Xabi Alon...
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