Official: N. Jackson has joined the ranks of Aston Villa

2026-08-28 22:00 © IMAGO/Lackovic

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Birmingham club officially announced that the team has been strengthened with a long-term transfer of Nicolas Jackson.

Over two Premier League seasons, representing Chelsea, the 25-year-old Senegalese scored 24 goals and provided 10 assists.

As reported, the transfer fee is £65 million, including bonuses that could amount to £17.5 million.

In the previous season, Jackson played for Bayern, where he scored 11 goals and provided 3 assists.

Reunited. This time in claret & blue.

Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea 🇸🇳 pic.twitter.com/s2P8j6uKJa

— Aston Villa (@AstonVilla) August 28, 2026