Nicolas Jackson Completes Move From Chelsea to Aston Villa for Club-Record £65m
The Senegal striker joins after Villa lost key attackers and paid a reported 47.5 million pounds, British media said.
- On Friday, Aston Villa announced the permanent signing of Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea to bolster its depleted frontline following high-profile departures.
- Jackson arrives as a direct replacement for Ollie Watkins, whose £50m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal is being finalized by manager Unai Emery.
- The move reunites Jackson with Unai Emery, who managed him at LaLiga side Villarreal; Villa reportedly paid an initial 47.5 million pounds with 17.5 million in add-ons.
- Watkins' departure follows his refusal to play in the 4-0 loss to Brighton last week, though Emery said, "I can tell you his commitment and his behaviour was fantastic."
- Due to financial regulations, Villa has also offloaded Morgan Rogers, Ezri Konsa, and Youri Tielemans, leaving the club facing a significant rebuild before hosting Arsenal on Monday.
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The transfer market continues to be active in England, with the arrival of Senegalese international Nicolas Jackson at Aston Villa on the evening of August 28th from Chelsea for €75 million including bonuses. Considered one of the most promising African strikers, the Lions of Teranga forward is coming off a disappointing season on loan at Bayern Munich and will try to revive his career at Birmingham in the Premier League.
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.
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