"Wildly overpriced": ex-Germany star slams Bayern over Jackson deal | OneFootball

Nicolas Jackson became a rather expensive deal for FC Bayern at the end of the transfer phase. Patrick Helmes has now criticized the Munich club due to the reported sum.

According to Sky, Bayern is transferring 16.5 million euros to FC Chelsea to bring Nicolas Jackson on loan for a season to the Isar. Subsequently, the record champions have a purchase option of 65 million euros, which, due to various factors, could become a purchase obligation. Additionally, the Munich club is taking over the entire salary of the striker for the current season.

A costly deal, as former national player Patrick Helmes now emphasizes. “16.5 million for a loan deal is incredible. On top of that, there are the 65 million euros if he reaches certain appearances. In total, we're looking at the Woltemade deal. That's completely overpriced. He's no Harry Kane,” Helmes explained on RTL/ntv.

Jackson according to Helmes “just a backup for Kane”

According to the former center forward, Jackson has “of course already proven a certain quality in the Premier League.” However, Helmes emphasizes: “For me, he is still just a backup for Kane – nothing more and nothing less.” Additionally, the Senegalese national player has yet to achieve “the real breakthrough.”

Besides the fact that the overall package is “a lot of money” for Helmes, he also does not expect a permanent commitment next year.

If Bayern were to permanently sign Jackson in 2026, the striker would sign a contract at Säbener Straße running until 2031. Jackson can play in the number nine position, behind the striker, as well as on the wing positions. Due to the thin personnel situation, the right-footer could even become an all-rounder for the German champion.

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