Effenberg: Jackson will hit the ground running at Bayern | OneFootball

On deadline day, FC Bayern bolstered their squad with Nicolas Jackson. The 24-year-old striker joins on loan from FC Chelsea and is expected to make the record champion's offense more flexible. Former national player Stefan Effenberg is convinced that the deal will be a complete success on the field, even if he views the price critically.

In a conversation with t-online, Effenberg praised the qualities of the Senegalese national player. “He will function immediately in Munich, I'm sure of it. It fits,” the 57-year-old explained. Jackson brings exactly the qualities that Bayern has been missing in the offense: speed, versatility, and goal threat.

With 24 goals and 10 assists in 65 games for Chelsea in the Premier League, the attacker has already proven his qualities at the highest level. For Effenberg, it's clear: “This is a player of high quality who will help immediately.”

“An absolutely necessary transfer”

Despite all the enthusiasm, the former Bayern captain also critically views the financial conditions. He described the loan fee of 16.5 million euros as “naturally very much for a loan deal.”

Effenberg, however, puts his criticism into perspective by looking at the market situation: “For that, you get a player who has already established himself in one of the best leagues in Europe.” In a transfer window where the prices of many top stars exploded, Jackson's acquisition was expensive but also necessary.

For Effenberg, it's clear that Bayern had no choice. “It was an absolutely necessary transfer,” he stated. The squad was too thin in the offense after numerous departures.

Effenberg particularly appreciates the versatility of the newcomer. “Jackson is not a classic number nine; he can also play on the wings,” said the “Tiger.” This opens up new tactical options for coach Vincent Kompany and he is even ready to settle for a role as a backup.

Persistence led to the breakthrough

Effenberg sees another positive signal in the player's clear stance. “That this transfer still worked out is also due to his and his agent team's persistence. He really wanted to join Bayern,” emphasized the ex-professional.

For Effenberg, this motivation is crucial to quickly settle in with the record champion. “When a player demands this step so vehemently, it speaks for his mentality,” he explained. This very mentality could help Jackson integrate immediately and play an important role from the start.

Whether Jackson will indeed make the impact Effenberg predicts remains to be seen.

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