New details revealed: Jackson clause continues to cause a stir | OneFootball

FC Bayern only loaned Nicolas Jackson on Deadline Day - but the details of the contractually anchored obligation to buy continue to cause discussions. Now new information has emerged that changes the interpretation of the clause.

Starting eleven appearances no longer decisive

Uli Hoeneß explained on Sunday in the SPORT1-Doppelpass that the Senegalese must start in 40 competitive matches for the obligation to buy to apply. Shortly thereafter, the kicker confirmed the statement and added that only Bundesliga and Champions League matches would be considered. The DFB Cup does not count, which made the hurdle almost unreachable - especially because of Jackson's deployment to the Africa Cup.

Now, the tz reports that the regulation is less strictly formulated than previously known. Accordingly, it is sufficient if Jackson is on the field for at least 45 minutes. This means: Even games in which he is substituted at halftime or only brought on in the second half count. However, extra time is not taken into account.

Purchase obligation remains unlikely

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If Jackson reaches the corresponding number of appearances, FC Bayern would have to commit to the 24-year-old. In this case, a long-term contract until 2031 would apply. In addition, a fixed transfer fee of 65 million euros would be due. The Munich team reached an agreement with FC Chelsea on Deadline Day after tough negotiations: Instead of an immediate obligation to buy, a solution was agreed that is tied to clearly defined deployment criteria.

Despite the new information, the fulfillment of the clause is still considered extremely unlikely. To crack the mark of 40 relevant games, Jackson would practically have to be used continuously - despite the Africa Cup, competition in the attack and possible rotations by coach Vincent Kompany.

The assessment of the tz: Even under the adjusted conditions, there is little to suggest that the obligation to buy will actually be activated at the end of the season. For Bayern, Jackson remains primarily a loan solution with manageable financial risk - and the option to decide anew after a year.

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