Jackson thrilled to sign new Chelsea contract

"I'm over the moon and thrilled to have signed a new contract and continue my journey at the club," expressed the 23-year-old enthusiastically.

"It feels great the club has confidence in me. I am working very hard. I am very happy to extend my contract and stay here for many years."

The Senegalese also stated: "The first season for any player or any striker that comes to Chelsea is not easy, but I did okay.

"I am not very happy with 17 goals because I played the whole season without injuries, but it’s okay. I did good, now I hope to continue and do amazing. I am still in the learning process, learning every day, and trying to improve what I can do, and work on what I cannot do.

"It was not hard to adapt to the club because I could speak English and I’m a social person. It was easy to talk to everybody and get to know people. The only problem was the weather, but I got used to it!

"On the pitch I’m friends with everybody. It will always be like that. I hope this year together we will do more than last year and win something."