Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea.

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Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea.

The 37-cap Senegal international, who represented his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has joined on a permanent transfer.

Jackson reunites with Unai Emery, who was his manager at Villarreal, with his performances in Spain earning him a move to Stamford Bridge in 2023.

Last term, the striker helped Bayern Munich win a Bundesliga and DFB Pokal double, contributing 11 goals.

Welcome, Nicolas!