Softfootball can confirm that Nicolas Jackson’s transfer from Chelsea to Aston Villa is complete, with the Senegal international completing his medical and signing his contract with the Premier League club.
The deal is worth £65 million, making Jackson a club-record signing for Aston Villa as Unai Emery continues to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season.
Jackson’s move to Villa also reunites him with Emery, who previously worked with the striker during their time at Villarreal. The manager is understood to have played an important role in the decision to bring the forward to Villa Park.
The transfer represents another major deal between Aston Villa and Chelsea this summer, following Morgan Rogers’ move in the opposite direction.
Jackson joined Chelsea from Villarreal in 2023 for around £32 million and scored 30 goals in 81 appearances for the Blues. Despite showing flashes of his goalscoring ability, his time at Stamford Bridge was inconsistent, while competition for places also affected his role.
The striker spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich, gaining further experience before returning to England and ultimately securing a permanent move away from Chelsea.
Villa believe Jackson can become a major attacking figure under Emery, with his pace, movement and ability to lead the line expected to add another dimension to their forward options.
For Chelsea, the £65m package provides a significant return on their initial investment and creates additional room for further squad changes before the transfer window closes.
With the medical completed and contract signed, Jackson’s long-awaited move to Aston Villa is now officially complete.
