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Aston Villa sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for club-record fee

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  • Aston Villa has signed Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for a reported club-record fee of £65 million ($87 million).
  • Jackson, 25, has agreed to a five-year deal and reunites with manager Unai Emery, with whom he previously worked at Villarreal.
  • He arrives at Villa Park as a replacement for Ollie Watkins, whose move to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal is nearing completion.

Aston Villa has secured the signing of Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for a reported club-record fee of £65 million ($87 million). The 25-year-old forward has committed to a five-year contract with the Europa League holders, marking a significant acquisition for the club.

Jackson's arrival sees him reunited with Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, who previously managed him at Villarreal. Emery had hinted at the impending transfer during a press conference on Friday, confirming the player's imminent move ahead of Monday's match against Arsenal.

The transfer is understood to be a direct replacement for Ollie Watkins, whose own move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal is reportedly in its final stages. Watkins, who has been the club's top Premier League goalscorer, is said to have refused to play in a recent match ahead of his departure.

Jackson spent the last season on loan at Bayern Munich and had been training separately from Chelsea's squad, having been informed he was not part of manager Xabi Alonso's plans. He departs Chelsea after scoring 30 goals in 81 appearances across all competitions since his 2023 move, contributing to their UEFA Conference League and Club World Cup victories.

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