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Aston Villa have officially signed Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea. The Senegalese striker has penned a permanent deal and will reunite with Unai Emery, under whom he previously played at Villarreal.

Aston Villa have officially confirmed the signing of striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea. The Senegal international has joined the Birmingham club on a permanent basis.

At Aston Villa, Jackson will reunite with Unai Emery, who previously managed the forward at Villarreal before he moved to Chelsea in 2023.

In the last season, Jackson played for Bayern Munich, where he helped the club secure a treble, winning both the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal, netting 11 goals in the process.

Jackson also represented Senegal in the 2026 World Cup.