Nicolas Jackson's Agent Drops Bombshell: Bayern Munich Could Make Loan Move Permanent After Stunning Recommendation
The representative of Chelsea's loaned striker Nicolas Jackson has verified that Bayern Munich possesses both an option to finalize the transfer permanently next summer along with a conditional requirement.
Bayern paid an unprecedented loan fee of €16.5 million (£14.4 million, $19.5 million) to acquire Jackson during the late summer transfer period, establishing a €65 million obligation to secure the permanent transfer which club executive Uli Hoeneß subsequently disclosed would only activate if Jackson commenced 40 matches across all tournaments.
Hoeneß faced criticism for his public certainty that the clause wouldn't activate but swiftly explained that he wasn't questioning Jackson's capability to achieve 40 starts, but instead emphasizing the fixture congestion that would make it virtually unattainable.
Jackson's ambition to secure the permanent transfer continues strongly, though, following agent Ali Barat's confirmation that Bayern additionally possesses an option to acquire the forward next summer.
"They possess a mandatory purchase clause if he features in 40 matches, but they additionally have a €65 million option," Barat informed RMC Sport.
"So I believe if Nico Jackson delivers this season, considering the present market value for forwards, at €65 million in my view, they should acquire him. Once more, it entirely depends on how Jackson adapts and delivers. But typically, with the talent he possesses, I don't believe they'll struggle paying the €65 million at the conclusion of the summer."
Irrespective of Bayern's decision, Jackson's tenure at Chelsea is anticipated to conclude next summer. The Blues have already secured his successor, finalizing an agreement to bring Emanuel Emegha from Strasbourg.
Chelsea invested €32 million to acquire Jackson from Villarreal in summer 2023 and consider it appropriate to generate profit through his departure. Including Bayern's loan fee, the Stamford Bridge club could nearly triple their original investment.