Chelsea's latest signing has revealed what former Liverpool talisman Sadio Mane told him before he made the decision to join the London club.
The Blues recently paid a sizeable £32 million (763 million) to acquire striker Nicolas Jackson's services from Villarreal after triggering his release clause.
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He penned a lengthy eight-year deal and became Chelsea's second signing of the window following Christopher Nkunku's earlier arrival from RB Leipzig.
With Jackson now set to work with Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge, the forward has revealed that he spoke to Senegal compatriot Mane before completing the move.
The Bayern Munich star had previously worked with the Argentine boss at Southampton, and seemingly had a few pointers to share with the 22-year-old.
"I spoke to Sadio Mane about him and he spoke very highly of him [Pochettino], he said amazing things about him," Jackson told Chelsea's official website.
"Sadio told me the manager is going to help me a lot to improve and do well if I listen to what he has to tell me, so that is exactly what I'm going to do.
"I am a guy that always wants more, but I always thank God for what he gave me.
"I'm always grateful and know how lucky I am to be able to do what I do, playing football for teams like this and in stadiums like this, but I always want to make the most of what I have been given, I always want to do better.
"I always give my best and give 100% and always help the team, because I want to achieve things as a person and as a group."
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