The butterfly effect of the four-minute exit? Jackson May Leave Chelsea, Juventus Interested in Napoli

Jun 22, 2025

There is a question mark over Nicolas Jackson's future.

Sky Sports reported on the 22nd (Korea time) that `Juventus and Napoli are interested in recruiting Jackson'. Chelsea have bolstered their front line this summer by bringing in Liam Delap from Ipswich. There is also a possibility of recruiting a new striker before the closing of the transfer market. As fluctuations have been detected in the front line of Chelsea, other clubs are interested. Jackson has emerged as a target.

Jackson scored 13 goals last season. Jackson, who wore a Chelsea jersey for £30m at Villarreal two years ago, performed in compliance. Chelsea signed a two-year contract extension last summer, extending the contract to 2033.

However, he was under fire for his poor decision-making ability compared to his chances. Above all, there were many times when frequent exits ruined the atmosphere. The same is true of this Club World Cup. Chelsea lost 1-3 in the second Group D match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup against Flamengo at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on the 21st. Chelsea, which was trying to secure its advance to the round of 16, fell to second place due to the loss on the day.

Chelsea, who were leading by Pedro Netu's first goal in the 13th minute of the first half, allowed Bruno Henrique to equalize in the 17th minute of the second half. Chelsea put in Jackson in the 19th minute to make a difference. Danilu scored in the 20th minute and Jackson was sent off in the 23rd minute. Red carded for a violent tackle. It was only four minutes into the game.

After this exit, the game tilted sharply. A one-sided flow of flamengu followed. 38 min Wallas scored the net. Chelsea struggled in the last minute, but they didn't score a goal in the end. In the end, he lost 1-3.

After the game, John Obi Mikel said "Jackson? Don't let me say it again. Unbelievable."It's a stupid, stupid, stupid mistake. I don't know what's in my head." Then "The team needs help, and the player should do so. It was the same against Newcastle and again this time. It doesn't matter what he's dissatisfied with. If Delab is upset that he has become a competitor, he should accept it."

Eventually, Jackson bowed his head, too. He wrote on his social media, `I'm sorry. I'm angry at myself. I didn't try to leave out this situation. I still don't understand. It wasn't intentional. It was an unfortunate moment, but there is no excuse.

It's not because of the exit, but the aftermath is expected to make a big difference in Jackson's future.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.