According to "Football Spain," Atletico Madrid is actively preparing to recruit a new striker during the summer of 2026, anticipating the probable departures of Antoine Griezmann and Giacomo Raspadori. Nicolas Jackson has emerged as a primary target following over a year of close monitoring by the Spanish giants. Jackson previously joined Bayern Munich on a loan deal from Chelsea involving a conditional mandatory purchase option.
Sources confirm that Chelsea plans to offload Jackson permanently, making a La Liga return a distinct possibility given Atletico's specific 2026 interest. Despite positive relations between the clubs, the transfer faces significant obstacles due to strong rival interest from Premier League sides Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Everton, alongside Italy's Napoli.
Nevertheless, Atletico remains an ideal destination to revive Jackson’s career. Under Diego Simeone’s guidance and potentially partnering with Julian Alvarez, Jackson could find the perfect environment to finally develop into a truly dominant global forward.