Chelsea sign Nicolas Jackson on 8-year deal

Chelsea have officially signed Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson on an 8-year deal from Villareal.

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The 22-year-old shone for the Spanish club, scoring 13 times in 38 appearances, including 9 in the final eight games.

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“He is a young player with big potential,” said co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley.

“We believe he is ready for this next step in his career and look forward to him working with our new head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, and his Chelsea team-mates.”

The transfer fee is still unknown, but Chelsea are believed to be paying £32m for the Senegal striker.

He becomes the Blues second signing after they acquired Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig for £52m.