Villa Sign Jackson From Chelsea to Bolster Attack
Nicolas Jackson joins Villa on a five-year deal after scoring 30 goals in 81 Chelsea appearances, with Ollie Watkins set to depart.
- On Friday, Aston Villa signed Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a club-record deal worth up to £65 million. The 25-year-old agreed to a five-year contract, reuniting with manager Unai Emery after their previous spell together at Villarreal.
- The arrival of Jackson paves the way for Ollie Watkins to complete his move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal for about £50 million. Emery confirmed the departure, saying "his commitment and his behaviour was fantastic" despite the forward's recent absence from the squad.
- Chelsea will receive about £47.5 million up front, with add-ons potentially pushing the total to £65 million. Jackson scored 30 goals in 81 appearances for Chelsea before spending last season on loan at Bayern Munich.
- Registration allows Jackson to be considered for selection for Monday's fixture against Arsenal at Villa Park. The Senegal international brings firepower to the squad following a difficult summer that saw several high-profile departures.
- Financial regulations forced the Midlands club to sell key players like Ezri Konsa and Youri Tielemans this summer. Emery's ability to secure his primary target signals a strategic shift as Villa attempts to rebound from their opening-day defeat.
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Former Bayern player Nicolas Jackson, who was unable to win under head coach Vincent Kompany, signed with Aston Villa.
25-year-old striker Nicolas Jackson joins Premier League rivals Aston Villa on a permanent transfer from Chelsea
Premier League: Aston Villa signs Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea on a permanent transfer
Aston Villa signed Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson on a permanent transfer, the Premier League club announced on Friday as it looks to bolster its depleted frontline following a couple of high-profile departures.
Aston Villa seal swoop for Chelsea striker Jackson
Jackson agreed a five-year deal with the Europa League holders and is reunited with Villa manager Unai Emery after the pair worked together at Villarreal. Emery had revealed the 25-year-old was set to sign when he spoke to the media in a press conference on Friday to preview Monday's game against Arsenal. Jackson, who spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich, arrives at Villa Parkas a replacement for Ollie Watkins, whose £50 million move to Sa…
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