New details revealed: Jackson helped fund Bayern move | OneFootball

The transfer of Nicolas Jackson to FC Bayern was a real deadline-day thriller. It has now been revealed: The striker gave up money to make the move to Munich possible.

Waiving Money Helped Break the Deadlock

The 24-year-old Senegalese moved from Chelsea FC to the German record champions just before the transfer window closed – for a loan fee of 16.5 million euros, with a purchase option that could become a mandatory buy for 65 million euros if he plays enough games. BILD reports that Jackson himself played a crucial role in ensuring the complicated deal did not fall through.

Originally, Bayern and Chelsea had agreed on a loan fee of 15 million euros. After Chelsea striker Liam Delap was injured, the transfer was in danger of collapsing: The Blues only wanted to sell or agree to a loan with an immediate purchase obligation.

Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl continued negotiations with Jackson’s agents – and in the end, the Munich club paid 1.5 million euros more in loan fees. But to avoid further costs, Jackson waived part of the money he was entitled to. With this concession, he actively helped to finally get the transfer over the line.

National Team Instead of Training Start

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However, it will still be a while before Jackson can make his debut in Munich. Immediately after his arrival, the striker traveled to join the national team. In World Cup qualifying, Senegal will first face Sudan, and a few days later, DR Congo.

That means for Bayern: Before the home game against Hamburger SV on September 13, Jackson will only be able to train twice with his new teammates.

Bitter Prospect: Africa Cup Without a Winter Break

Even more serious for Munich could be the winter. Jackson is expected to play for Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which takes place from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026.

Nevertheless, the joy over the late reinforcement currently prevails at Bayern. Jackson has shown not only sporting ambition, but also a willingness to make sacrifices – and that is well received on Säbener Straße.

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