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Nicolas Jackson confirmed his move to Chelsea from Villarreal.

Nicolas Jackson confirmed his move to Chelsea from Villarreal.
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Chelsea is delighted to announce the signing of Senegal international, Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal in this summer transfer ahead of the new season.

Senegal striker, Nicolas Jackson agreed with the terms and has completed signing an eight-year contract with Chelsea.

Jackson becomes Chelsea's second signing of the summer following the £52m capture of RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku.

Jackson was one of the brightest young players in Spain last season, scoring 12 goals and providing four assists in 16 starts and 10 substitute appearances in La Liga. 

The 21-year-old arrived at Villarreal in 2020 and played for Villarreal B before representing the first team in 2021, and has since then he scored 13 goals in 47 games, registering six assists.

Jackson played a vital role for Villarreal last season, scoring nine goals in the final eight matches and winning May's LaLiga Player of the Month award. 

He also made his debut for Senegal at the World Cup in Qatar, playing for 16 minutes in the 2-0 defeat by the Netherlands.

France international Christopher Nkunku was the first after Chelsea agreed to pay £52m to buy him out of his contract with RB Leipzig.

Jackson and Nkunku will both be available to play for Chelsea immediately and will likely make their debuts during the team's pre-season tour of the USA.

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