In a surprising turn of events, the agent of Nicolas Jackson has shed light on how the promising 22-year-old footballer’s path to AC Milan was diverted when Chelsea swooped in with a staggering £32 million ($40 million) offer. The Senegal international, who made waves with La Liga side Villarreal last season, tallied an impressive 12 goals and five assists, capturing the attention of top clubs across Europe during the summer transfer window.
Serie A giants Milan appeared to be the frontrunners in the race to secure Jackson’s signature, but the ambitious Chelsea, amidst their extravagant £1 billion ($1.2 billion) spending spree, managed to snatch up the highly-rated forward, redirecting his journey to the Premier League.
Diomansy Kamara, Jackson’s representative, opened up about the whirlwind transfer window, stating, “He performed admirably at Villarreal, attracting interest from several clubs. We were on the verge of finalizing a deal with Milan, but then Chelsea entered the picture, and we opted for Stamford Bridge instead.”
Since his move to Chelsea, Jackson has made six appearances for the club, securing one goal. The Blues, seeking to reignite their collective form following a string of unfortunate injuries and a meager five points from their first five Premier League games in the 2023-24 season, will be counting on Jackson’s talents to contribute to their resurgence on the pitch.