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After Chelsea signed Liam Delap and Joao Pedro this summer, many have started to wonder if Nicolas Jackson is on his way out of the club. While Chelsea isn’t actively trying to sell him, his place in the team is no longer guaranteed, and that puts his future in doubt.
Jackson, who is 24 and plays for Senegal, had a great start to the 2024/25 season, scoring four goals in his first five Premier League games. But after that, his form dipped. He struggled to score consistently and also had issues with discipline, picking up red cards, one in a league match against Newcastle United and another in the Club World Cup.
Despite the rough patch, Jackson still believes he can bounce back and perform at his best if he stays at Chelsea next season. According to journalist Rahman Osman, the forward is confident in his abilities and hopes to prove himself again in west London.
But the decision isn’t fully up to him. New manager Enzo Maresca will play a big role in what happens next. Whether Jackson stays or goes may come down to whether Maresca sees him as a key part of his plans and is willing to give him the playing time and support he needs.
With the arrivals of Pedro and Delap, Jackson is no longer the clear first-choice striker. So while he wants to stay and fight for his place, it’s still uncertain if Chelsea will give him that opportunity.