CHELSEA striker Nicolas Jackson has had his contract extended to a whopping nine years.
Jackson, 23, joined from Villarreal for £35million last summer and has scored sixteen goals in 34 Premier League starts.
He has nineteen goals in 48 appearances in all competitions.
Jackson scored the opener in the 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Manager Enzo Maresca was asked about the new agreement after the game.
He said: “The only thing I know is he’s signing a new contract. I don’t know how many years.
“I’m very happy. Nicolas is doing a fantastic job with us, on and off the ball. He scored already two goals [this season]. He scored again today. He had another two chances but we are happy with him.”
Chelsea tried to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen this summer, but Maresca is satisfied with his forward options:
Maresca added: ”I have faith, and the club also, even before. Not because we are looking for another striker – not that we don’t trust Nicolas. We trust Nicolas.
“I said last week when the transfer window was still open [that] he is doing fantastic with us. I am very happy with him.”
Star attacker Cole Palmer also extended his deal to 2033 this summer.
