Nicolas Jackson has revealed what Sadio Mane said about Mauricio Pochettino ahead of his switch to Chelsea this summer. The 22-year-old striker, who signed an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge, joined the Blues from Villarreal in a deal worth around £32million.
Before the summer transfer window opened, Chelsea were being linked with big-money moves for the likes of Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen. But, with the west Londoners launching a new data-driven approach to recruitment, Jackson was identified as a shrewd alternative.
The Senegal international featured 14 times for the Yellow Submarine in the first half of last season before suffering an injury – in this time he directly contributed towards four goals and played a major role in a win over Atletico Madrid. His performances caught the eye of Bournemouth, who almost signed him in January.
