Nicolas Jackson is officially an Aston Villa player. The club confirmed on 28 August 2026 that the 25-year-old forward had joined permanently from Chelsea, becoming Villa's eighth summer signing.
Jackson returns to work under Unai Emery. The Spanish coach gave him his LaLiga debut at Villarreal in October 2021, before the forward moved to Chelsea in 2023.
Across three seasons with Chelsea, Jackson scored 40 goals in 107 appearances in all competitions. Aston Villa did not disclose the fee, contract length, salary or bonuses.
The permanent transfer is an official fact. Any financial figures published by media should be treated only as reported because the clubs have not disclosed the economic terms.
SOURCE: Aston Villa, 28 August 2026.
