Option or obligation to buy for Bayern? The details of the Jackson deal | OneFootball

Nicolas Jackson’s move to FC Bayern is complete – but the focus is not just on the player. The terms of the loan deal certainly raise some questions.

After intense negotiations, Munich have reached an agreement with Chelsea on a loan deal. Initially, several media reports – including from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano – spoke of a mandatory purchase obligation. Shortly thereafter, however, BILD reported that it was merely a purchase option, which would only become mandatory after a certain number of appearances. This assessment was soon confirmed by both Romano and Sky.

The details of the transfer nevertheless shed light on the record champion’s strategy. The supervisory board, led by Uli Hoeneß, had clearly spoken out against mandatory clauses this summer – only loans with non-binding purchase options were allowed. Formally, the Jackson deal meets exactly this criterion. However, the contract structure could be designed in such a way that it effectively circumvents this requirement.

The overall package for Jackson is substantial

Since Jackson is versatile – as a backup for Harry Kane, in the number ten role, or in an emergency even on the wings – it seems quite realistic that he could reach the set number of appearances and the option would automatically become an obligation. However, BILD reports that the threshold for this is a “very, very high” number of games. According to the paper, an automatic conversion is therefore considered rather unlikely.

According to information from several media outlets, the loan fee amounts to 16.5 million euros, and if the move becomes permanent in summer 2026, a transfer fee of 65 million euros would be due. This makes for a total package of 81.5 million euros for Jackson, not including his salary. According to Fabrizio Romano, a five-year contract has already been negotiated, which would run until 2031. According to Sky, Chelsea has also secured a sell-on clause, and the player’s salary could reportedly reach up to 14 million euros gross per year with bonuses.

The fact that the deal went through despite the initial rejection was also due to a change in strategy on Chelsea’s side. After Liam Delap was injured, the Blues initially withdrew the offer. Only after the return of loan player Marc Guiu were talks resumed.

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