Bayern Munich\u2019s loan of on-loan Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson carries two routes to a permanent transfer, the player\u2019s agent has confirmed. The German club have a conditional obligation tied to a 40-game threshold and also an explicit purchase option priced at \u20ac65 million.<\/p>\n
The debate over how the deal could conclude intensified after Hoene\u00df was criticised for expressing public confidence that the mandatory clause would not be triggered. He later clarified that he was not insulting Jackson\u2019s ability to make 40 starts, but rather highlighting the scheduling issues which would make it nearly impossible.<\/p>\n
Jackson\u2019s preference to complete a permanent move remains in play, according to agent Ali Barat. \u201cThey have a mandatory purchase option if he plays 40 games, but they also have a \u20ac65 million option,\u201d Barat told RMC Sport. \u201cSo I think if Nico Jackson performs this season, given the current market price for strikers, at \u20ac65 million in my opinion, they should buy him. Again, it all depends on how Jackson fits in and performs. But normally, with the potential he has, I don\u2019t think they\u2019ll have a problem paying the \u20ac65 million at the end of the summer.\u201d<\/p>\n
Regardless of Bayern\u2019s final decision, Jackson\u2019s spell at Chelsea is expected to end next summer. The Blues have already moved to secure his replacement, striking a deal to bring Emanuel Emegha over from Strasbourg.<\/p>\n
Chelsea paid \u20ac32 million to sign Jackson from Villarreal in the summer of 2023 and are intent on turning a profit on the asset. With Bayern\u2019s loan fee included, Stamford Bridge could come close to tripling their original outlay should a sale proceed under the current terms.<\/p>\n
The situation leaves several clear outcomes: Bayern could trigger the mandatory clause if the 40-game condition is met, exercise the \u20ac65 million option if they choose, or allow Jackson to return to Chelsea should neither route be taken.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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