Max Eberl keeps Nicolas Jackson future open as Bayern weigh permanent deal

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has offered no indication that the club will trigger a permanent move for Nicolas Jackson, leaving the striker’s future unresolved in Bavaria.

Jackson arrived in Munich last September on a loan deal from Chelsea worth €15 million.

The agreement includes a mandatory purchase clause valued at €65 million, which activates only if the Senegal international reaches 40 appearances during the current season.

Bayern continue to monitor that condition, but the numbers do not yet point toward a clear outcome.

Jackson remains some distance from the required match total. His schedule will also face further interruption when he joins Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nations, which runs from December 21 to January 18, 2026.

That tournament will rule him out of several Bayern fixtures and further complicate his chances of meeting the appearance threshold set by the club’s hierarchy.

Speaking to Bild, Eberl refused to offer certainty when asked whether Bayern plan to commit to Jackson on a long-term basis.

He stressed that the situation remains fluid and avoided any suggestion of an early decision.

“There’s no trend yet,” Eberl said, summing up the club’s current stance.

His comment underlined Bayern’s wait-and-see approach rather than any firm commitment or rejection of the purchase clause.

Eberl played a key role in bringing Jackson to the Allianz Arena and continues to oversee the striker’s integration into the squad.

However, Bayern have not rushed their assessment, preferring to judge the forward’s contribution across the full campaign rather than on early impressions alone.

Jackson has delivered mixed returns so far. He has scored five goals and registered one assist in 17 appearances across all competitions, including the Bundesliga and the Champions League.

Those numbers reflect steady involvement but fall short of the level that would immediately force Bayern’s hand under the terms of the agreement.

The coming months will therefore prove decisive. Bayern will balance Jackson’s on-field impact, his availability during a congested calendar, and the financial commitment attached to the clause.

Until then, Eberl’s message remains clear: Bayern have not reached a conclusion, and Jackson’s long-term future in Munich remains open.