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Chelsea have extended the contract of striker Nicolas Jackson by two years until 2033. <\/b><\/p>\n
The Blues now have the Senegal forward tied to the club for nine years to reflect their confidence in the \u00a332m signing from Villarreal<\/a> last summer. <\/p>\n Jackson scored 14 goals in the Premier League last season and has eight goals in his past eight matches, after scoring in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace<\/a> at Stamford Bridge. <\/p>\n When asked about Jackson’s deal, manager Enzo Maresca said after the match: “The only thing I know is he’s signing a new contract – I don’t know how many years.<\/p>\n “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.”<\/p>\n On whether the extension shows faith in Jackson after the club’s summer pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, Maresca said: “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.<\/p>\n “I said last week when the transfer window was still open – he is doing fantastic with us. I am very happy with him.”<\/p>\n The renewal follows another two-year extension for Cole Palmer until 2033<\/a> before the season started. <\/p>\n Chelsea have won one, drawn one and lost the other of their first three league matches. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n