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NICOLAS JACKSON has maintained contact with his previous Chelsea teammates while pursuing a transfer to Bayern Munich on deadline day.
The Senegalese striker is scheduled to compete against his former club in the Champions League this Wednesday, with sources suggesting that there are no hard feelings between Jackson and his ex-teammates.
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According to SunSport, he regularly communicates with a number of Chelsea players, including Trevoh Chalobah and Enzo Fernandez, who have been checking in on how he’s adjusting.
Jackson was well-liked in the Chelsea dressing room, and Fernandez has notably valued the support Jackson offered him during challenging times.
Jackson stood by Fernandez as he dealt with disciplinary issues stemming from Chelsea, as well as a FIFA inquiry involving a controversial video featuring a chant about black French players, which received considerable backlash.
In a show of solidarity, Jackson, one of Chelsea’s black players, shared a video of Fernandez playing with a young black child dressed in a Chelsea kit, complete with emojis symbolizing unity and friendship.
Life in Germany has been off to a positive start; Jackson has embraced the culture and has begun learning the language.
Determined to integrate fully, he has started taking German lessons, believing that grasping the language will aid him in settling down and forming closer ties with his new teammates.
His close circle is ensuring he has the right environment, minimizing potential distractions.
As reported by SunSport, Jackson is still on the hunt for a home since his last-minute transfer to Bavaria left him with little time to settle.
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His team had just 48 hours to revise the loan agreement after Chelsea sought to recall him due to Liam Delap’s injury.
Shortly afterward, Jackson was called up for international duty with Senegal. Upon his return, he had to quickly gear up for his debut against Hamburg over the weekend.
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He hasn’t entirely moved his belongings to Germany yet, as he continues to look for a place that truly feels like home.
For now, he remains in a hotel until after the Chelsea match.
Behind the scenes, sources indicate that Jackson has impressed his new teammates with his eagerness and interest in embracing the local culture.
He has spent considerable time with Luis Diaz, who also speaks Spanish and is learning German after his transition from Liverpool to Bayern Munich this summer.
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The news about his expected return to Chelsea after his loan, as pointed out by Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeneß, has also motivated the striker.
Recently, Jackson highlighted that his primary focus is on helping the team: “I understand he’s an important figure for this club, and I respect him greatly. I knew him before. My job is just to play and help the team win.”
“I’m not fixating on the number of matches. I want to achieve great things with the club.”
Jackson and Bayern manager Vincent Kompany share some history as well.
Kompany had previously expressed interest in signing Jackson during his time at Anderlecht, persuading him to reject a last-minute offer from Juventus in favor of joining Munich.
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