Nicolas Jackson has just put pen to paper, extending his stay at Chelsea until 2033, and fans are eager to see if he can finally become the striker they've been waiting for.
The 23-year-old Senegalese forward, who joined the Blues just a few months ago, has already made waves with his potential.
And now, with a new long-term deal in place, he’s determined to prove he’s here to stay.
Jackson, speaking after the announcement, said, “It feels great the club has confidence in me. I am working very hard. I am very happy to extend my contract and stay here for many years.”
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Chelsea's faith in Nicolas Jackson
Despite his inconsistency, Chelsea are banking on Jackson to grow into a key player. While some fans may be on the fence about his performances, there’s no doubt that the club sees something special in him.
Jackson’s new deal shows that the Blues are willing to be patient, especially since they decided not to bring in Napoli's Victor Osimhen on deadline day.
Jackson’s journey from being an offensive playmaker to a lethal No.9 didn’t happen overnight. Credit goes to Unai Emery, his former coach at Villarreal, who transformed him into a classic centre-forward.
🚨🔵 Official, confirmed. Nicolas Jackson signs new deal at Chelsea valid until June 2033.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 13, 2024
“It feels great the club has confidence in me. I am working very hard. I am very happy to extend my contract and stay here for many years”, Nico says. pic.twitter.com/J7H13FZUMt
Reflecting on this transition, Jackson said, “Unai changed all that, and I’m grateful. I try to work harder to improve every day in that position.”
With Chelsea’s faith firmly behind him, Jackson has a clear vision: to win trophies for the club and take them back to their former glory. His ambitions don’t stop there. He also wants to help his country and win individual awards along the way.
For now, Jackson has a big task ahead. But if he continues to improve and find the back of the net, Chelsea may have found their new talisman. Could he be the next Diego Costa? Time will tell, but with a contract until 2033, Jackson has plenty of time to prove the doubters wrong.
