A Chelsea star now, but had hoped to join a different Premier League team.

Nicolas Jackson, the talented footballer, has recently found his form at Chelsea. He recently revealed that he had actually been interested in joining another Premier League club prior to his move to Stamford Bridge. In fact, a year before Chelsea swooped in to secure his signature, he was very close to joining Aston Villa. This would have been a reunion with his former coach, Unai Emery, who had just left Villarreal to take over at Villa Park. However, a minor injury put a stop to this potential transfer.

Despite this setback, Jackson remained determined to make a move and continue his football journey. And in the summer of 2023, Chelsea came knocking with a lucrative eight-year deal worth £32m. This was a dream come true for the Senegal striker, who had been playing for La Liga side Villarreal at the time. However, his first season at Chelsea was met with criticism from fans and pundits due to his wayward finishing, despite scoring 17 goals.

But this season, things have changed for Jackson. He has already scored 8 goals in the Premier League and his finishing seems to have improved. In an interview, he revealed that he had wanted to leave Villarreal because of the new coach, but his injury prevented him from doing so. He also shared that he was very angry when the transfer to Aston Villa fell through because of his injury, but he used that anger as motivation to work even harder and prove himself at Villarreal.

Many pundits had suggested that Chelsea needed to sign a new striker in order to compete for top honours in both domestic and European competitions. However, former player and current pundit Gary Neville believes that Jackson's current form has proven otherwise. He even went as far as saying that the team might not need to sign a new number 9, as Jackson has shown that he can be a top striker for the club. Neville had always believed in Jackson's potential, even during his erratic performances last season.

Chelsea, who are currently second in the Premier League, will face Brentford, their west London rivals, on Sunday as they continue their quest for the title. And with Jackson in top form, they will surely be a force to be reckoned with.

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