Young striker Nicolas Jackson has agreed a new contract with Chelsea, extending his stay at the club by nine years, until the summer of 2033.

According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Chelsea and Nicolas Jackson have reached an agreement on a contract extension, which will see the Senegalese striker stay with the club until 2033. This is a notable move from Chelsea, demonstrating their belief in the 23-year-old’s potential and development.

Jackson joined Chelsea in the summer of 2023 from La Liga club Villarreal. He scored 14 goals in his first season in the Premier League, proving his ability to adapt quickly to English football. In total, Jackson scored 17 goals in all competitions for Chelsea last season, with his standout performance being a hat-trick against Tottenham Hotspur.

Jackson continued his impressive form this season, scoring a goal and providing an assist in a 6-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, further cementing his place in manager Enzo Maresca’s starting XI.

Nicolas Jackson has extended his contract with Stamford Bridge for another 9 years.

Chelsea’s decision to extend Jackson’s contract can be seen as part of the club’s long-term strategy. They have previously signed Cole Palmer, another young talent who has been performing well at Stamford Bridge, on a similar long-term deal. This will not only help Chelsea retain their potential players but also create stability in the squad for years to come.

However, the long-term signing also raises some questions about Chelsea’s strategy. Clubs typically sign long-term contracts to reduce the frequency of renewal negotiations, but Chelsea have signed Jackson just over a year after he arrived at Stamford Bridge. This may reflect the club’s desire to adjust wages to reflect the growing importance of younger players in the squad.

Jackson’s contract extension could also be seen as a smart move by Chelsea after they failed to sign striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli, it would increase Jackson’s value to the club and confirm his place in the Blues’ long-term plans.

Jackson has become an increasingly important part of Maresca’s squad.

Although Chelsea have signed a number of strikers such as Marc Guiu and Joao Felix to strengthen their attacking options, Jackson is still considered the first choice of coach Enzo Maresca at the moment. Competition from Christopher Nkunku, a former RB Leipzig striker, is also expected to push Jackson further.

The decision to extend Jackson’s contract shows that Chelsea are putting their faith in building a young and promising squad. At such a young age, Jackson has the opportunity to develop into one of the Premier League’s top strikers in the coming years. Contract stability will allow him to focus on improving his form and contributing even more to the team.

However, such a long-term deal also poses challenges. Chelsea will need to ensure that Jackson continues to develop and maintain a high level of performance throughout the duration of the contract. At the same time, the club will have to carefully consider its future transfer and player development strategy to avoid surplus or imbalance in the squad.