Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has stepped forward with a passionate message regarding the swirling exit rumours surrounding Nicolas Jackson. With reports linking the young striker to a possible move away from Stamford Bridge, Mikel has made his stance absolutely clear:
“I hope he stays… Chelsea should KEEP him! He still has a massive role to play.”
The former midfield general, who knows what it takes to succeed in the Premier League, highlighted the qualities Jackson brings to the current Chelsea squad his pace, energy, work rate, and ability to unsettle defenders.
According to Mikel, these attributes make Jackson an essential piece of Enzo Maresca’s project, even if his finishing and consistency are still developing.
Mikel stressed that letting the striker go now would be a serious mistake, especially when Chelsea are trying to build momentum and depth in their attack. For a team in transition, the Nigerian icon believes that Jackson’s growth potential and fighting spirit could prove invaluable across the long season.
With speculation about Jackson’s future growing louder in recent days, Mikel’s public defense of the player may influence both the club’s internal decision-making and fan perception.
His words also resonate strongly with supporters, many of whom now fear that selling Jackson too early could come back to haunt Chelsea.
As Chelsea weigh up their options, one question lingers over Stamford Bridge:
Will the board listen to Mikel’s warning, or will Jackson’s future lie elsewhere?
