Chelsea's recent signing Nicolas Jackson has taken up shirt number 15, despite expectations of different numbers in the Blues' squad.
As a center-forward, the most ideal number for Jackson would be No. 9, especially after the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Stamford Bridge. Yet, the 22-year-old has seemingly chosen to wear the same number at Chelsea, which he did in his previous club Villarreal.
Throughout his professional journey, the Senegal international has sported various jersey numbers, including 26, 18, and 22 while representing his club. On the international stage, he has donned the numbers 7 and 9.
Several squad numbers became open during the summer due to players leaving Stamford Bridge. As a consequence, a number of players have opted to change their jersey numbers in anticipation of the upcoming season.
The rest of the newly revealed shirt numbers at Chelsea are as follows:
Christopher Nkunku - 18
Axel Disasi - 2
Robert Sanchez - 31
Malo Gusto - 27
Andrey Santos - 20
Lesley Ugochukwu - 16
Enzo Fernandez - 8
Mykhailo Mudryk - 10
Raheem Sterling - 7
Noni Madueke - 11
Marc Cucurella - 3
Benoit Badiashile - 5
Carney Chukwuemeka - 17
Armando Broja - 19
Levi Colwill - 26
Ian Maatsen - 29
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