Bayern’s new signing Jackson: the “Neymar” from Senegal | OneFootball

The transfer of Nicolas Jackson to FC Bayern was one of the most exciting stories of the summer. The Munich club secured the services of the Chelsea striker—and paid the highest loan fee in Bundesliga history. But beyond the numbers, Jackson also has a remarkable background with some curious details.

According to consistent media reports, the German record champions transferred 16.5 million euros to Chelsea FC. Nearly three million of that amount was reportedly covered by the player’s side itself, according to Uli Hoeneß.

This makes Jackson the most expensive loan player in Bundesliga history. Previously, James Rodríguez held this record, having been loaned from Real Madrid to Munich in 2017 for 13 million euros.

In the deal with Chelsea, Bayern also secured a purchase option, which becomes mandatory after a certain number of games (40 starts). For a permanent transfer, the Munich club would have to invest around 65 million euros more.

“Neymar” from Senegal

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Even as a youth player in his native Senegal, Jackson stood out with exceptional talent. Pere Badara Sarr, his former coach at Casa Sports, recalls in a conversation with BBC Sport Africa: “He had this unique charisma with his teammates, which really made him stand out. They called him Neymar.”

Discipline was one of his strengths from an early age: “I can’t remember him ever being late to training,” said Sarr. Jackson himself put everything on the line to realize his dream of becoming a professional footballer.

Dropped out of university, started his career

For his professional career, Jackson even dropped out of university. At 18, he took the step to Europe to join Villarreal CF. There, he played 48 competitive matches, scored 13 goals, and assisted six more. His performances quickly attracted interest from top international clubs.

In 2023, he finally moved to Chelsea FC for 37 million euros—a transfer that caused a stir at the time. Just a year later, he extended his contract in London until 2033, before now moving to FC Bayern on loan.

With a record transfer fee, an unusual nickname, and a meteoric rise from Senegalese youth football to a star in Europe’s top leagues, Nicolas Jackson brings an extraordinary story to Munich. Whether he can establish himself at the German record champions remains to be seen—but he certainly has the prerequisites for it.

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