Chelsea Tie Down Nicolas Jackson with New Contract Extension Until 2033

Jackson, who was earning £65,000 per week before his new deal, has impressed with his pace, technical ability, and intense work rate. The new contract is a testament to his growing importance in Chelsea's attacking lineup, as he continues to build on his potential. Though the details of his updated salary have not been disclosed, the extension reflects the club's faith in his future contributions. We estimate that his wages will be in the range of £100,000 up to £120,000 per week. Cole Palmer, who also signed a new long-term contract recently, is on £130,000 per week.

A Promising Start at Chelsea

There was a lot of criticism about Jackson's performances during his first season at Chelsea, but Jackson made a name for himself with his standout performances. He scored 14 goals and assisted 5 goals in the Premier League 2023/2024 season.

Media and fans criticised him for his inconsistency in scoring goals as he missed 24 big chances according to the official PL page, only behind Darwin Nunez with 27 and Erling Haaland with 34 big chances missed. The good news is that Jackson finds himself in those positions and if he improves in converting them, he could become the deadly striker that Chelsea have been looking for the past few seasons. Osimhen's collapsed transfer could be then justified if Jackson finds his form, so far with 2 goals and 1 assist in 3 games this season, not a bad start at all.

Maresca and his staff must be cautious about Jackson's discipline as he collected 10 yellow cards last season.

Jackson and other Premier League strikers

Since arriving from Villarreal, he has shown tremendous growth and adaptability in the Premier League. His speed, composure, and intelligence in the final third have made him a valuable asset for the Blues, and his new contract ensures he will remain a cornerstone of their future plans.

When comparing his opening season in the Premier League to other strikers, Jackson's criticism is unfair.

Jackson bagged 14 goals, but how did other strikers perform during their debut seasons?

• Darwin Nunez - 9 goals (€80M)

• Rasmus Hojlund - 10 goals (€75M)

• Alexandre Isak - 10 goals (€70M)

• Didier Drogba - 10 goals

Chelsea FC is thrilled to announce that forward Nicolas Jackson has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2033. The 22-year-old Senegalese striker has been a key figure for the Blues since his arrival, and the club is eager to secure his long-term future as they continue to rebuild under manager Enzo Maresca.