Nicolas Jackson on moving to Bayern Munich: “It was a dream to join this massive club. When they called me I was excited and ready to come and play for them.”

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At his official unveiling press conference as a Bayern Munich player (via @iMiaSanMia), Nicolas Jackson spoke about why he moved to the Bundesliga champions. 

Jackson completed his loan move from Chelsea on deadline day, joining Bayern on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy. The obligation is said to be activated once the 24-year-old has started 40 games for the Bundesliga side in the league and the Champions League. 

On why he chose to move to Bayern, Jackson said:

“There are always changes in football. Max and the coach really wanted me. As a player, you want to be where everyone wants you to be there. I’ve watched Bayern all my life. It was a dream to join this massive club. When they called me I was excited and ready to come and play for them.”

Bayern are in much need of depth in their squad, and the arrival of Jackson does help to address this. The 24-year-old can not only play as a number nine, but he will also be able to provide backup for both Luis Diaz and Michael Olise on the wings. 

Jackson could potentially make his debut for Bayern this weekend against Hamburg at the Allianz Arena on Saturday. 

Whether the 24-year-old will stay at Bayern permanently is yet to be seen, but it does not look likely, especially if Harry Kane does not pick up a major injury. With only 32 Bundesliga games left, it would require Jackson to start every single one on top of eight Champions League games. 

GGFN | Jack Meenan