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Bayern Munich’s honorary president, Uli Hoeness, has delivered a surprising verdict on the future of on-loan striker Nicolas Jackson, claiming the club will not sign him permanently.
The revelation contradicts the widespread belief that the Senegalese international’s time at Chelsea was over after he completed his move to Germany this summer.
Jackson joined the Bundesliga champions on a one-year loan, with a deal that included a reported obligation to buy for £56 million.
However, Hoeness has pointed to a specific clause in the deal that makes a permanent transfer highly improbable.
According to the Bayern chief, a permanent move would only be triggered if Jackson makes 40 starts during his loan spell.
Speaking to Sport1 Dopa, Hoeness was blunt in his assessment of the situation.
“The player and his agent contribute for €3m, so we pay €13.5m loan fee. There will definitely not be a permanent contract. That only happens if he plays 40 games from the start, it will never happen.”
Hoeness’s comments suggest that despite the high-profile nature of his move, Jackson’s future at the German club is likely to be short-lived.
This would leave the striker in a state of limbo upon his return to Chelsea next summer.
