Two reasons: Agent reveals why Jackson chose Bayern | OneFootball

Nicolas Jackson moved from Chelsea FC to Bayern Munich on the last day of the summer transfer window – now his agent Ali Barat has explained why the striker chose the record champions despite numerous options.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Barat revealed that two factors were decisive: Harry Kane and coach Vincent Kompany. “Honestly, Bayern is huge, but having Harry [Kane] at the club was a big reason why we chose Bayern among all the options. Harry had a major influence on our decision, as did Vincent Kompany, who was very eager to bring Jackson in. But the final decision always lies with the player.”

Kane as a Role Model, Kompany as a Mentor

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The 24-year-old Senegalese made his first European Cup appearance for FCB, of all teams, against his former club Chelsea FC, coming on as a substitute in stoppage time during the 3-1 victory. For agent Barat, it’s clear: Jackson’s decision to join Bayern was more than just a short-term move. “I really believe he will be successful at Bayern and will stay beyond the summer, because without the ball, Nico is probably one of the best strikers in the world if you look at his stats. Now he needs to improve in other areas, but I think playing alongside Harry will be perfect for him, because Harry can help him improve tremendously.”

Barat thus emphasizes that, above all, the prospect of playing alongside Kane was decisive for his client. Kompany’s clear stance, insisting on bringing Jackson to Munich, further strengthened the idea of making the move.

The Details of the Loan Deal

The transfer was initially completed as a loan. According to official statements, Bayern paid 16.5 million euros, but according to Uli Hoeneß, the amount was reduced by three million through the goodwill of Jackson and his management – meaning the actual cost was 13.5 million euros.

The contract includes a purchase obligation, but only if Jackson makes at least 40 appearances of at least 45 minutes each. Given the competition, this scenario is considered unlikely. Nevertheless, Bayern does not necessarily see the striker’s future in London. According to Sport BILD, there is already a loose agreement to negotiate a permanent transfer in the event of success – with the aim of reducing the fixed purchase price of 65 million euros.

Barat also commented on the matter: “If Nico plays well, given today’s market – when you see what strikers cost – we hope that 56 million pounds for Nico would be a good value for everyone.”

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