Nicolas Jackson completes Aston Villa move from Chelsea
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea, with the forward returning to work under Unai Emery as the club move quickly to replace Ollie Watkins who is reportedly close to a move to Saudi Arabia. Villa will reportedly pay a fixed fee of £47.5 million for Senegal international Jackson, with the […]
Aston Villa has signed Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for a reported fee of £47.5 million, with the overall deal potentially reaching £65 million through add-ons. The 25-year-old Senegalese forward will bolster the club's attack following the imminent departure of Ollie Watkins, who is set to join Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal for approximately £50 million.
Jackson, who trained separately from Chelsea's main squad and missed the Premier League opener against Fulham, had been deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge. The transfer comes at a crucial time for Aston Villa, as they aim to reshape their squad and compensate for the loss of their key striker. The two players had worked together previously at Villarreal, which could help Jackson settle into his new environment.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expressed his satisfaction with the signing, praising Jackson's commitment and behavior during his time at Chelsea.
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