Nicolas Jackson commits to Chelsea with a new long-term contract extension
Nicolas Jackson commits to Chelsea with a new long-term contract extension. Chelsea Football Club have confirmed that striker Nicolas Jackson has signed a new long-term contract to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge.
The 23-year-old who has faced plenty of criticism since his arrival to Stamford Bridge, but Chelsea have long remained committed to Jackson, who scored 14 goals in his first Premier League season and has two strikes from his first three games under Enzo Maresca.
His initial deal took him through to 2031, but Jackson has now signed on until 2033 with an improved salary as a reward for his impressive form.
Nico Jackson joined the Blues in late-June 2023 and enjoyed an impressive first campaign at Stamford Bridge, netting 17 goals across all competitions, which included a hat-trick away to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
He has started the current campaign strongly, with two goals scored in four appearances.
Reacting to the new deal, the striker said;
”I am feeling very good and am very happy to sign a new contract and stay at the club,’’ the 23-year-old 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.’’
Despite tying Jackson down to fresh terms, Chelsea are believed to remain in the market for a new striker and retain their interest in Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, who was the subject of tense negotiations until the final moments of the summer transfer window.
