Speaking to RMC Sport, Barat admitted that Jackson’s move from Chelsea to Bayern was “the most complicated” transfer he had to deal with in the summer window. Despite careful planning, negotiations were fraught with late twists, with Chelsea initially reluctant to let their striker depart.
"You know, football is really unpredictable. These things happen all the time. I would say the most important thing is to stay calm, not to get too emotional," he said. "There are always unexpected parameters. For Nico, the key was always his will. He wanted Bayern, and our role was to protect that wish and make sure it was respected, even if obstacles arose along the way. Did I think it would collapse? Yes, for a short while I doubted it."
