Chelsea legend believes Blues star will soon be as valuable as Mbappe and Haaland

Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer scored for Chelsea against Villa | Imago

Chelsea legend believes Blues star will soon be as valuable as Mbappe and Haaland

Ayoola Kelechi 23:59 - 29.09.2024

The Blues star is already showing signs of his immense potential and has the confidence of one of Chelsea's biggest icons

Chelsea great Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink believes that the club's star, Nicolas Jackson, has the potential to reach the same elite level as football heavyweights like Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.

After a strong start to the season, Hasselbaink claims Jackson could soon be worth £150 million, putting him in the conversation with Europe’s top talents.

Hasselbaink talks up Jackson’s quality

Following Chelsea’s 4-2 win over Brighton, which saw Cole Palmer shine, Hasselbaink heaped praise on Jackson, who registered an assist.

Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink during a training session at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld in Jena, Germany || Image credit: Imago

"I like Nicolas Jackson a lot," Hasselbaink told Genting Casino, assing, "He causes defenders so much trouble. He’s starting to be the difference-maker, and that’s when a striker really earns his money."

Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson scored twice against West Ham on September 21, 2024 (Credit: Imago)

Hasselbaink also noted that despite Jackson’s youth and inexperience at the highest level, he has all the tools to become a world-class striker, saying, "Nicolas Jackson and Erling Haaland are similar ages. Haaland has more experience in top-level football, but Jackson is catching up."

Hasselbaink predicts Jackson’s rise

The former Chelsea striker continued his praise of his descendant at the club, saying, "If Jackson fulfils his potential, he will be a £150 million player. He’s got the ability to do everything — he just needs to learn when to keep it simple and when to step up and be decisive."

Nicolas Jackson celebrates another goal for Chelsea

With four goals already this season and comparisons to some of the biggest names in football, the pressure is on Jackson to deliver consistently for Chelsea, but Hasselbaink remains confident.

Nicolas Jackson was in fine form against West Ham United for Chelsea || Imago

Jackson’s performances so far are a promising sign for Chelsea, as the young striker continues to impress in the Premier League this season, and it remains to be seen if the Blues star will fulfil the prophecy made by one of the club’s greatest strikers.