Senegalese international forward Nicolas Jackson has officially left Chelsea to join Aston Villa, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his career with the Premier League club.
After successfully passing his physical, the two clubs agreed to a transfer valued at 65 million pounds.
The player has signed a five-year contract with the Villans.
This signing is a masterstroke for Unai Emery, who had made the Senegalese international his top priority to strengthen the offense.
The Spanish coach is counting on Jackson’s athleticism and versatility to take the team to the next level at the top of the Premier League.
For Chelsea, this major sale allows the club to restructure its roster while making a solid financial move.
Nicolas Jackson is now set to begin an ambitious new chapter in his new blue-and-purple colors.
