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Aston Villa completes Nicolas Jackson and Ibrahim Mbaye sign

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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. ~~He arrives following~~ His arrival follows a successful loan spell at Bayern ~~Munich. His arrival is intended to bolster Villa’s attacking options~~ 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. ~~This transition occurs amidst broader squad turnover at Aston Villa, which has seen the departures of Morgan Rogers, Ezri Konsa, Youri Tielemans, and Emiliano Martinez.~~ To overhaul the attacking ~~lineup,~~ lineup following Europa League success, Villa has also secured 18-year-old Senegalese forward Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris ~~Saint-Germain in a~~ 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 ~~a related development,~~ addition to Mbaye and Jackson, the club has also brought in Alejandro Garnacho. Meanwhile, Chelsea has reportedly pursued ~~Aston Villa goalkeeper~~ Emiliano Martinez for approximately €8.75 million. ~~The Jackson deal proceeded despite discussions regarding UEFA’s 45-day rule concerning player exchange transactions, as the clubs maintain the moves are separate.~~

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