Bad deal for Bayern? Expert shocked by Jackson transfer | OneFootball

On deadline day, FC Bayern managed to sign a striker, Nicolas Jackson – but under conditions that have caused surprise even in England. A former Premier League boss is shocked by the transfer modalities.

After being turned down for their preferred choices like Florian Wirtz, Nick Woltemade, or Nico Williams, Munich reached an agreement with FC Chelsea for a loan deal for Nicolas Jackson on the last day of the transfer period. The 24-year-old initially moves to Munich for a fee of 16.5 million euros.

Controversially, according to consistent media reports, the deal includes a purchase obligation if Jackson plays a "very high number of games." Then, an additional 65 million euros would be due. Adding the loan fee, the transfer could cost over 80 million euros – a package that seems urgently needed given Bayern's thin squad, but financially, it appears enormously ambitious.

Wyness praises Chelsea and criticizes Bayern

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Keith Wyness, former CEO of Aston Villa, FC Everton, and FC Aberdeen, analyzed the deal for Football Insider and had clear words: "It was a fantastic deal for Chelsea. They had an excellent transfer window financially."

The 67-year-old is particularly astonished by the modalities surrounding Jackson: "The Nicolas Jackson deal shocked me. I thought he would go for 30, at most 40 million pounds. They got a very good price for him."

Wyness also admitted that he was never a big fan of the Senegalese international anyway. "He has quality, no question. But in my view, he doesn't justify such sums."

Purchase obligation or purchase option?

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While Wyness speaks of a clear advantage for Chelsea, the exact structure of the deal remains unclear. FC Bayern officially confirmed only a loan with a subsequent purchase option. However, the portal Football Insider writes of a "purchase obligation," without naming further restrictions.

This leaves it unclear whether Munich must necessarily bear the risk – or whether the deal, as portrayed by Bayern, is more variable. What is clear, however, is that the pressure on Jackson is high. As a backup and complement to Harry Kane, he should help immediately, but at the same time prove that the reported sums are justified in the long term.

Sportingly, Jackson undoubtedly offers Bayern important options. The versatile offensive player can operate both as a center forward and on the wings. But especially after the financial power moves of the competition in England and Spain, the deal seems like a balancing act between necessity and risk.

Wyness's statements make it clear: While Chelsea made a strong deal with Jackson's departure, FC Bayern will now have to prove that the investment does not become the next chapter in recent transfer discussions.

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