Chelsea unveil Nicolas Jackson signing as £30m striker joins on mammoth contract

Jun 30, 2023 at 7:28 PM

Senegal worldwide Jackson turns into the second signing of the summer season for the Blues, after the £52m seize of Christopher Nkunku additionally strengthened their assault.

In conserving with Chelsea’s technique of long-term offers for his or her younger signings, the 22-year-old has put pen to paper on an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

“I feel I’m gonna do amazing things here,” he mentioned in a brief social media clip.

Jackson nearly signed for Bournemouth in January earlier than hitting 9 targets in his final eight LaLiga video games of Villarreal’s season.

Chelsea have agreed to pay barely above the striker’s £30m launch clause with the intention to pay Jackson’s charge in a number of instalments.

Co-sporting administrators Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley mentioned: “We are excited to welcome Nicolas to Chelsea. He is a young player with big potential, as he showcased for Villarreal last season.

“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 teammates.”