Bayern Munich reportedly used a sneaky trick to help get Nicolas Jackson's rollercoaster loan move from Chelsea over the line.
In one of the summer's most hectic moves, Jackson eventually joined Bayern for a loan fee of £14.2million, with a whopping obligation to buy of £56.2m if he hits a reported appearance quota.
Chelsea tried to cancel the loan over the weekend after Liam Delap's injury against Fulham, but the striker refused to return to London as his agent and Bayern worked desperately to schmooze the Blues.
Agent Ali Barat vowed to 'fight with everything I have' to get the move over the line, and eventually Chelsea caved in and let him go, two years after he joined for £32m.
Jackson has hit work cut out to hit his appearance allocation - Harry Kane leads the line, after all - but the exits of Thomas Muller, Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman, and Mathys Tel have opened up an array of opportunities across the front line.
According to Bild, Bayern had Jackson complete his medical on Monday morning, before Chelsea had given the green light or reached an agreement, to streamline the process.
Bayern only managed to confirm Jackson's arrival late on Monday, and getting the medical out of the way early, before any agreement, could have been a deal-saving ploy.
Personal terms have been installed for a five-year stay at the Allianz Arena should Jackson's switch be made permanent.
'I'm really happy to now be part of this great club,' said Jackson. 'Bayern is one of the best clubs in the world.
'Everyone knows the names of the legends who've played here and knows that this club stands for the greatest success.
'I've got big goals and dreams here and will give my all to help Bayern win further titles.'
As well as Kane, Jackson links up with Luis Diaz and Michael Olise as part of the ex-Premier League contingent at Bayern.
The Senegalese striker faced persistent questions over his suitability at Stamford Bridge, but across 81 outings managed a respectable haul of 31 goals.
He only joined Chelsea as a 22-year-old after a prolific half-season with Villarreal and went on to win the Club World Cup and Conference League, scoring in the final of the latter.
Chelsea had spent the last month searching for a new home for Jackson after bringing in Delap and Joao Pedro amid a significant summer of trading.
Delap’s injury, described as ‘not good’ by Maresca, may have left them short in the striker position.
They can also use Tyrique George, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer and Estevao Willian up top, but none are true No 9s.
Rather than being sent to train with the ‘bomb squad’ at Cobham, Jackson had been training with Maresca’s first team over the last month in case he stayed.
Huwainpt
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So to make it clear to some stupid and unfortunate people that said Chelsea treatment on Jackson is bad. pls read the last statement which says rather than sending Jackson to train with bomb squad which are sterling,chilwel etc. he was training with the first team squad which are palmer, Pedro,Delap,cucu, James etc. so now tell me what is bad character in here.chelsea never want to sell him he was the one that said he want to go and what else should Chelsea do.if you dumb enough to think of that with Jackson what did you want to say about chalobah a home grown player that was one of our best defender in last six months to end of season. he was not given time at all in first team instead he was sent on loan and later call back and still play good for the badge. Jackson shows he is African and that is what you people are also showing. bad character and dead brain. is only in Africa you will see people going to church on Monday instead of going to work.
foolish fool
Rayklmnpu
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So to make it clear to some stupid and unfortunate people that said Chelsea treatment on Jackson is bad. pls read the last statement which says rather than sending Jackson to train with bomb squad which are sterling,chilwel etc. he was training with the first team squad which are palmer, Pedro,Delap,cucu, James etc. so now tell me what is bad character in here.chelsea never want to sell him he was the one that said he want to go and what else should Chelsea do.if you dumb enough to think of that with Jackson what did you want to say about chalobah a home grown player that was one of our best defender in last six months to end of season. he was not given time at all in first team instead he was sent on loan and later call back and still play good for the badge. Jackson shows he is African and that is what you people are also showing. bad character and dead brain. is only in Africa you will see people going to church on Monday instead of going to work.
Sorry o mr European Matchew
Suwabmostu
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Kayojunior
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Bayern Munich was actually tricked..How do you pay €15 million for Jackson on loan? and if it works out, they pay €70 million for Jackson 🤣🤣🤣
zotacmostz
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I pray he should stay at Chelsea ooooo
pepceinpry
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Jackson just pray to God and do well because if Bayern Munich no sign you and send you back to Chelsea i swear you go loty for feeders team
Richard0010
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So to make it clear to some stupid and unfortunate people that said Chelsea treatment on Jackson is bad. pls read the last statement which says rather than sending Jackson to train with bomb squad which are sterling,chilwel etc. he was training with the first team squad which are palmer, Pedro,Delap,cucu, James etc. so now tell me what is bad character in here.chelsea never want to sell him he was the one that said he want to go and what else should Chelsea do.if you dumb enough to think of that with Jackson what did you want to say about chalobah a home grown player that was one of our best defender in last six months to end of season. he was not given time at all in first team instead he was sent on loan and later call back and still play good for the badge. Jackson shows he is African and that is what you people are also showing. bad character and dead brain. is only in Africa you will see people going to church on Monday instead of going to work.
Shut up 🤫 your mouth 👄. An ingrate fans
Jeubsuz
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pls let avoid stupid comments on Jackson!!!you people should face your personal palavals...
bibdekmnt
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Now That’s An agent that knows his work not all the Once African Player’s Have
Suzdlmnyz
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big mistake [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]why did you let him
pubeimnrz
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There’s no trick anywhere. If any body was trick, that definitely Bayern, 14m for a loan deal, that’s craze you know
Riabcdekoy
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bench awaits u
vambekrsuz
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I hope he improves on his finishes, cos he is very poor at that
KehindeSeun
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So to make it clear to some stupid and unfortunate people that said Chelsea treatment on Jackson is bad. pls read the last statement which says rather than sending Jackson to train with bomb squad which are sterling,chilwel etc. he was training with the first team squad which are palmer, Pedro,Delap,cucu, James etc. so now tell me what is bad character in here.chelsea never want to sell him he was the one that said he want to go and what else should Chelsea do.if you dumb enough to think of that with Jackson what did you want to say about chalobah a home grown player that was one of our best defender in last six months to end of season. he was not given time at all in first team instead he was sent on loan and later call back and still play good for the badge. Jackson shows he is African and that is what you people are also showing. bad character and dead brain. is only in Africa you will see people going to church on Monday instead of going to work.
duwacilrst
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It's up to Nico Jackson to make up his mark and stay permanently at Bayern. Most funs at Chelsea will miss him.
pimioprsu
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BEST TEAM EVER