Jackson happy to be ‘where I’m wanted’ after joining Bayern

AFP | Munich

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New Bayern Munich signing Nicolas Jackson said yesterday he was happy to be “where I’m wanted” after joining the German giants from Premier League club Chelsea on a season-long loan.

At his official unveiling in Munich yesterday, the 24-year-old spoke about the “tough times and difficult moments” as his loan deal looked set to fall through days before the transfer window closed.

“In football, there can be a time when you want a change. I spoke to (sporting director) Max Eberl and the coach and they really wanted me to be here and they loved me.

“And as a player, you want to be there where people want you to be.” At Chelsea since 2023, Jackson fell down the pecking order after the summer arrivals