Done deal: Nicolas Jackson joins Bayern Munich on loan | OneFootball

FC Bayern makes a move just before the transfer deadline. Premier League striker Nicolas Jackson, who triggered a real transfer saga, is coming.

The Munich team and FC Chelsea have agreed on a loan deal after intensive negotiations. According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, it is a one-year loan with a subsequent obligation to buy. Jackson will then receive a five-year contract in Munich. The record champion initially pays a loan fee of 16.5 million euros to Chelsea. The amount of the transfer fee in the summer of 2026 is, according to the Daily Telegraph, 65 million euros. The BILD, however, reports that it is a purchase option that only applies if Jackson completes a specified number of games for FC Bayern.

Previously, several English media outlets such as The Athletic and GiveMeSport had reported on "positive talks". Particularly spicy: FC Bayern could thus deviate from an internal guideline. So far, the supervisory board, including Uli Hoeneß, had emphasized that they wanted to enter into loans with purchase options this summer - no mandatory clauses. The fact that things obviously went differently with Jackson suggests a strong vote from Sports Director Max Eberl, who apparently coordinated the move with the committee. Even if, as the BILD reports, it is only a purchase option, an automatic conversion into an obligation seems likely.

The deal had actually already failed after Chelsea's backup striker Liam Delap was injured. The Blues then demanded changed conditions. But after the return action of Marc Guiu, the talks were resumed - successfully.

Jackson's advisor fought for Bayern transfer

For Jackson himself, the move was a heartfelt wish. Advisor Ali Barat explained to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano before the completion: "Nico was ready. Bayern was ready. We were all set for a world-class project. The fact that the agreement was withdrawn at the last moment is deeply frustrating. But we don't give up." And further: "I will fight with everything I have to ensure that Nico's next step meets his talent, ambition and the jointly developed plan."

Barat also confirmed the development to Sky: "Yes, it's true, as Sky reported. The deal fell through last night. The clubs have been negotiating again since today. We hope for a solution, because Nicolas Jackson is ready for FC Bayern. We are fighting to the end for this deal." So the player's wish is finally being fulfilled.

A key factor in Jackson's decision was Vincent Kompany. The Bayern coach had already had the striker on his list during his time in Anderlecht. According to The Sun Football, there was a personal phone call between the two in advance - a conversation that was apparently so convincing that Jackson even turned down a late offer from Juventus.

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