'Truly an emotional rollercoaster' - Nicolas Jackson opens up on 'intense' Bayern Munich transfer chaos as Chelsea loanee reveals how 'special' Vincent Kompany connection convinced him

Jackson’s switch to Bayern appeared straightforward when the two clubs agreed on terms at the end of August, but the move was suddenly thrown into doubt after Chelsea striker Liam Delap picked up a hamstring injury, prompting fears the Blues would need to keep the Senegal star. The forward, however, remained in Germany and pushed for the transfer to go through, eventually sealing a loan with a €65 million (£56m/$77m) conditional obligation to buy after a dramatic final 48 hours.

Speaking to Sport Bild, Jackson admitted the uncertainty took a toll on him during the negotiations, saying: “It was truly an emotional rollercoaster. So much happened in such a short time, and sitting in the hotel room, waiting, thinking, hoping. Those were very intense moments. But deep down, I always believed the move would work out. I was excited by the idea of coming to a club like Bayern – such a historic institution in world football."

The 24-year-old credited the Bayern boss Kompany as a decisive factor in his choice to leave Chelsea for Bayern. 

“After the initial discussions with [sporting director] Max Eberl and especially with coach Kompany, I was 100 per cent convinced that this was the right move for me," he said. "From the very first call, I felt a special connection with the coach. He showed me that he really wanted me in his project and explained in detail how he wanted to integrate me into his attacking system—especially with all the fantastic players already here.

"Vincent Kompany is a young coach with a tremendous professional career behind him. And you can tell he knows exactly how to talk to us young players. It's about more than football. It's about human nature. This attitude, this respect, and this clarity really made the difference. They played a decisive role in my decision."

Jackson could hardly have asked for a bigger stage to announce himself in Bavaria, as Bayern face Chelsea in their opening Champions League clash on Wednesday. A strong display against his parent club would not only underline his determination to succeed but also test whether the obligation-to-buy clause will be activated. With Bayern seeking to reclaim European supremacy, Jackson’s integration into Kompany’s system will be closely watched in the weeks ahead.