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DO: Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson agrees contract extension until 2033

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Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson has agreed a contract extension that commits him to the club until 2033.

The 23-year-old Senegal international moved to Stamford Bridge from Villarreal last summer and scored 17 goals in a productive opening season.

He has started this campaign with a goal and an assist heading into today's visit of Crystal Palace.

Jackson is key to a central attacking core under boss Enzo Maresca that includes Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix, while Marc Guiu and Deivid Washington are viewed as important members of that group for the future.

His progress over the past 12 months has now been rewarded by the hierarchy in west London.

Jackson's terms, which included an option to prolong the deal, now run for the next nine years.

It follows the recent news that Cole Palmer has also been secured until June 2033.

Chelsea have won one and lost one to open their Premier League campaign.

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