Costly Jackson loan: Bayern set new record | OneFootball

FC Bayern has achieved a breakthrough in the race for Nicolas Jackson. The 24-year-old is moving from Chelsea FC to Munich on loan—for a record fee.

The transfer of Nicolas Jackson is confirmed: As several media outlets consistently reported on Saturday, Bayern and Chelsea have agreed on a loan deal until summer 2026. This brings an end to the weeks-long tug-of-war over the Senegalese international, resulting in a happy ending for the Munich club.

Sporting director Max Eberl thus fulfilled the clear directive of the supervisory board, which only allowed loan deals. Unlike Chelsea’s initial demands, Bayern did not have to sign the striker permanently, but were able to secure a purchase option.

Bayern pays record loan fee

Nevertheless, the deal was not cheap: At 15 million euros, the German record champions set a new club record for a loan deal. Jackson thus surpasses James Rodríguez, who came to Munich from Real Madrid in 2017 for 13 million euros.

In a European comparison, the sum is also among the highest. Only Álvaro Morata (twice 18 million euros) and Giovani Lo Celso (16 million euros) cost more as loan players.

If FCB decides to sign Jackson permanently in 2026, an additional 65 million euros would be due. In total, the deal could rise to 80 million euros—making Jackson the second most expensive transfer in the club’s history.

Backup and competition at the same time

In Munich, Jackson is primarily planned as a backup for Harry Kane, but he can also be used on the wings. With his dynamism and physicality, he brings a profile to the Bayern squad that has been missing until now.

Whether he can live up to the high expectations remains to be seen. One thing is certain: the record champions have paid a hefty price for what is likely their last summer transfer.

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