Chelsea has been known for their significant spending in the transfer market since Todd Boehly took over the club in 2022. They have spent over £1bn on players like Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Christopher Nkunku. However, not all signings have been successful.
One player who has proven to be a good addition to the team is Senegal international Nicolas Jackson. Chelsea signed Jackson from Villarreal for slightly more than his £30.1m release clause in the summer of 2023. Despite not being a finished product, Jackson showed promise with 13 goals and 5 assists in his debut season.
Currently, Jackson is valued between €82m and €104m by CIES Football Observatory, which is comparable to Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, who Chelsea is reportedly interested in. Isak is valued at around €83m to €106m, indicating that there isn’t a significant difference in their market values. Jackson’s value has skyrocketed since his arrival at Chelsea.
In terms of performance, Isak outperformed Jackson in goals scored but Jackson provided more high-quality chances for his teammates. Additionally, Jackson is younger than Isak, giving him more time to develop and improve his goal-scoring abilities.
Given the money spent on Villarreal, Jackson’s on-field output, and his increasing market value, he has proven to be a valuable signing for Chelsea. The 23-year-old has a promising future ahead of him at Stamford Bridge, and fans can expect more impressive performances in the seasons to come.