Following the completion of Cole Palmer’s new nine-year contract, Chelsea is reportedly going to extend Nicolas Jackson’s contract by two years.
Even though Palmer still had seven years remaining on his previous contract, he was rewarded with a new contract on better terms after an incredible debut season at Stamford Bridge.
With several of its players signed for the ensuing ten years, Chelsea has established extraordinarily lengthy contracts as the standard since Todd Boehly took charge in 2022.
The Blues want Jackson to commit to the team until 2033 rather than 2031, according to The Telegraph, so it doesn’t seem like this pattern will be ending anytime soon.
Talks over an extension have been planned between the club and the striker’s agent despite a mixed maiden campaign in west London.
The 23-year-old was signed from Villarreal for €37million (£31.6m) and would score 17 goals and make six assists in 44 appearances under Mauricio Pochettino.
But the Senegal international also became notorious for numerous howlers in front of goal, missing 24 big chances in the Premier League – only Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez had more.
It is not known if he will be due a wage increase, with Jackson reportedly earning £65,000-a-week.
Palmer’s new deal has seen his weekly salary increase from £80,000 to upwards of £120,000, putting him on par with Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo.
Raheem Sterling remains Chelsea’s highest earner on £300,000-a-week, with his high wages making it unlikely that he’ll be sold this summer, despite interest from Juventus.
Enzo Maresca will hope his big earners can deliver the goods on the pitch when he makes his managerial debut with the Blues on Sunday as they kick-off their campaign against champions Manchester City.