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Aston Villa completes Nicolas Jackson and Ibrahim Mbaye sign

Overview

Aston Villa has officially completed the permanent signing of Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a club-record deal. The transfer involves an initial fee of approximately £47.5 million (€55 million), with potential add-ons that could increase the total value to £65 million (€76 million).

Jackson, 25, has signed a five-year contract running until 2031, reuniting him with manager Unai Emery. His arrival follows a successful loan spell at Bayern Munich and facilitates the departure of Ollie Watkins, who is nearing a transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for an estimated €58.4 million plus add-ons.

To overhaul the attacking lineup following Europa League success, Villa has also secured 18-year-old Senegalese forward Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain. The deal for Mbaye is estimated at €55 million, including bonuses. A product of the PSG academy, Mbaye has won eight trophies, including two UEFA Champions League titles, and holds the distinction of being the youngest African player to score in a World Cup. He has signed a five-year contract with an option for an additional year.

This transition occurs amidst broader squad turnover, which has seen the departures of Morgan Rogers, Ezri Konsa, Youri Tielemans, and Emiliano Martinez. In addition to Mbaye and Jackson, the club has also brought in Alejandro Garnacho. Meanwhile, Chelsea has reportedly pursued Emiliano Martinez for approximately €8.75 million.

Entities

Nicolas Jackson · Aston Villa · Unai Emery · Chelsea · Chelsea FC

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Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 18 sources
    Aston Villa signs Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG for €55m

    Aston Villa has signed 18-year-old Senegalese forward Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth approximately €55 million.

  2. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 30 sources
    Aston Villa sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in record deal

    Aston Villa has signed striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a club-record deal worth up to £65 million to replace Ollie Watkins.

  3. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Aston Villa and Chelsea negotiate major player transfers

    Aston Villa and Chelsea are negotiating major transfers, including the potential moves of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to Chelsea and forward Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa.

  4. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 33 sources
    Aston Villa agrees £65m deal for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson

    Aston Villa has agreed a deal worth up to £65m to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, who is set to replace Ollie Watkins as the latter moves to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal.

  5. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Napoli abandons pursuit of Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson

    Napoli has withdrawn interest in Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson after the London club refused a loan request, insisting on a permanent sale valued at around 70 million euros.

  6. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Nicolas Jackson attracts interest from Aston Villa and Tottenham

    Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is attracting heavy interest from Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, with Chelsea demanding a £65m fee for a permanent transfer.

  7. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Nicolas Jackson targeted by Napoli, Atletico Madrid, and Aston Villa

    Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is attracting interest from Napoli, Atletico Madrid, and Aston Villa, with Chelsea seeking a valuation of around £65 million for the Senegalese forward.

  8. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Nicolas Jackson linked with Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid transfers

    Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is linked with moves to Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid, though reports conflict on whether he will seek a transfer or fight for his place in London.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Aston Villa pursues Nicolas Jackson and Jonathan David

    Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is targeting Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea and Jonathan David from Juventus to strengthen his squad, though high transfer costs and wage demands pose challenges.

  10. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Tottenham and Chelsea weigh £65m move for striker Nicolas Jackson

    Chelsea list striker Nicolas Jackson for sale at about £65 m; Tottenham Hotspur show interest in the Senegal international.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Aston Villa pursues Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson in summer transfer

    Aston Villa are in advanced talks with Chelsea to buy striker Nicolas Jackson for about £60‑£65 million, amid squad changes and a reinforced transfer budget.

Sources

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