Bayern’s new utility man: how Kompany plans to use Jackson | OneFootball

Nicolas Jackson has arrived in Munich. Now his time in Bayern begins - and Vincent Kompany has clear plans for the 24-year-old.

Jackson is expected to cover multiple roles under Kompany. The tz reports that the Senegalese will be planned as a backup for Harry Kane, as a wing alternative to Luis Díaz and Michael Olise, and as a second striker. His profile also significantly distinguishes him from Serge Gnabry - and expands the options for adjustments during the game, which were still manageable in the first season games.

The offensive player returned to Munich on Thursday and immediately completed his first unit on Säbener Straße. He brings momentum from the international break: In the 3:2 of Senegal in the World Cup qualification against the DR Congo, the 24-year-old scored the 2:2 equalizer.

Record loan and contract clauses

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The summer transfer also made headlines because of the numbers: Bayern paid around 16.5 million euros for the loan of the Chelsea striker - the highest loan fee in Bundesliga history. Previously, James Rodríguez held the record with 13 million euros (2017). The package also includes a purchase option, which becomes mandatory with 40 starting eleven appearances; the final transfer would cost about 65 million euros.

Sportingly, Jackson brings an unusual CV. In his home country Senegal, the attacker was seen as an exceptional talent early on, at 18 he went to Europe to FC Villarreal. There he has 48 competitive games with 13 goals and six assists in his record. In 2023, he moved to FC Chelsea for 37 million euros, where his contract was later extended until 2033 - before the loan to Munich now marks the next step.

Already in his youth, Jackson received the nickname "Neymar". His former coach Pere Badara Sarr remembers: “He had this unique attraction to his teammates, which really made him stand out. They called him Neymar.”

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