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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-28 · via BBC Sport

Aston Villa's £65m Jackson signing signals end of Watkins era

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for up to £65m, making him their record transfer. Ollie Watkins is expected to join Al-Hilal, ending his six-year spell at the club. Jackson, who spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich, brings a more prolific scoring record and higher shot volume than Watkins.

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