Hamann on Jackson transfer: "Chelsea took Bayern for a ride" | OneFootball

Nicolas Jackson is the big last-minute transfer of FC Bayern - but the commitment continues to cause discussions. Now, former Bayern star Dietmar Hamann has critically commented on the deal.

The Senegalese switched on Deadline Day on loan from FC Chelsea to Munich. For one year, the record champion transfers a hefty loan fee of 16.5 million euros, plus a purchase option of 65 million euros. This can turn into a purchase obligation under certain conditions, but Hamann considers this almost impossible:

"I believe Bayern wanted this clause like this. I don't want to say that they generally have no interest in buying him. But they certainly were not keen on buying him for this pile of money, because that would be a bit of a lottery," the 50-year-old explained in a conversation with GOAL.

Hamann points to the conditions: For the purchase obligation to apply, Jackson would have to play at least 40 compulsory games in the Bundesliga and Champions League from the start this season. Given that a maximum of 49 games would be possible and the striker will be missing at the Africa Cup in winter, the former midfielder considers the scenario unrealistic.

Chelsea took advantage of Bayern's predicament

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The amount of the loan fee also annoys Hamann: "That's a lot of money for one year. But Bayern acted at the last minute and absolutely had to sign a player. Chelsea naturally took advantage of this."

At the Blues, Jackson still has a contract until 2033. In 2023, he moved from FC Villarreal to London for 37 million euros. In his first Premier League season, he scored 13 goals and six assists in 37 appearances.

Whether he can establish himself in Munich permanently remains to be seen. On Friday, Jackson will be officially introduced, and he could make his debut as early as Saturday in the home game against Hamburger SV.

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