Overview
- Lothar Matthäus criticized Nicolas Jackson’s early Bayern displays as “like a foreign body,” noting around 10 appearances, 359 minutes and two Champions League goals but none in the Bundesliga.
- Vincent Kompany pushed back, praising Jackson’s progress and pointing to a strong first half at Dortmund and solid cameos against Paphos and Brugge.
- Jackson’s deadline‑day move from Chelsea is reported as a €16.5 million loan with a €65 million purchase option, heightening scrutiny as his league minutes stay limited.
- Bild reports 17‑year‑old Lennart Karl has no exit clause and that his deal will convert upon turning 18 to a longer‑term contract, with Real Madrid and top Premier League clubs scouting him.
- Bayern will further pace 17‑year‑old Wisdom Mike’s integration, with the club calling Germany’s U17 World Cup campaign in Qatar an important stage for his development.