August 13th 2024.
According to reports, Chelsea is looking to extend Nicolas Jackson's contract for an additional two years. This comes after the club finalized a nine-year deal for Cole Palmer. Palmer, who had an impressive debut season at Stamford Bridge, has been rewarded with a new and improved contract, even though he still had seven years left on his previous one.
Since Todd Boehly took over in 2022, Chelsea has made it a norm to offer their players extremely long contracts, with many of them being tied down until the next decade. And it seems like this trend will continue as The Telegraph reports that the club wants Jackson to commit to the team until 2033, instead of his current deal that expires in 2031. Talks between the club and the striker's agent are already in the works for the contract extension, despite Jackson's mixed performance in his first season with the team.
The 23-year-old was signed from Villarreal for €37million and impressed with 17 goals and six assists in 44 appearances under manager Mauricio Pochettino. However, he also gained a reputation for missing big chances in front of goal, with a count of 24 in the Premier League. Only Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez had more missed opportunities.
Meanwhile, Palmer has recently signed a new nine-year contract with Chelsea. It is not clear if this also includes a wage increase, but it is reported that Jackson currently earns £65,000-a-week. With Palmer's new deal, his weekly salary has increased from £80,000 to upwards of £120,000, putting him on the same level as Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. Chelsea's highest earner, Raheem Sterling, earns £300,000-a-week and it is unlikely that he will be sold this summer, despite interest from Juventus.
As the team prepares for their first game of the season against champions Manchester City, new manager Enzo Maresca will be relying on his top earners to deliver on the pitch. It is an exciting time for Chelsea and fans can expect more news, exclusives, and analysis as the season progresses. Don't forget to sign up for updates and check out our privacy policy, which is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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