Aston Villa have officially confirmed the permanent signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea, completing one of the biggest deals of their summer rebuild.
The Senegal international has joined Unai Emery’s squad after Villa agreed a package with Chelsea which could rise to £65million, according to Sky Sports.
Aston Villa announced Jackson’s arrival on Friday evening, confirming the 37-cap Senegal international has completed a permanent move from Stamford Bridge.
Jackson will now reunite with Emery, who previously managed the striker during their time together at Villarreal.
Nicolas Jackson officially becomes Aston Villa player
The confirmation completes a rapid few days of negotiations.
Jackson completed his Aston Villa medical earlier on Friday before being registered in time to be available against Arsenal on Monday.
The 25-year-old spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich, helping the German club win the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double while contributing 11 goals.
He now returns to the Premier League as Villa reshape their attack following Ollie Watkins’ departure for Al-Hilal.
Sky Sports reported that Jackson’s Villa transfer could eventually be worth £65m, with Emery moving quickly to secure a replacement for Watkins.
Jackson’s arrival is another major step in the extraordinary Aston Villa squad rebuild taking place this summer.
The immediate focus now turns to Monday night.
Jackson has already been registered and is therefore eligible to make his Aston Villa debut against Arsenal at Villa Park.
