Chelsea confirm signing of Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal
The Senegal international has penned a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge and becomes the Blues' second signing of the summer.
By Sean Walsh
Chelsea have announced the signing of striker Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal.
The Senegal striker has signed a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge and is the Blues' second signing of the Mauricio Pochettino era.
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90min understands Chelsea have agreed to pay Villarreal more than the sum of his €35m release clause, but this will be spread out over several instalments.
Jackson came close to moving to England back in January when Bournemouth agreed terms over a deal, but the transfer fell through as he failed a medical.
Following the collapse of this deal, Jackson took on more of a starring role at Villarreal, with nine of his 12 La Liga goals coming in the final eight games of the 2022/23 season.
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