What will Jackson bring to Villa with Watkins set for exit?
Summary
Aston Villa have signed striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £65 million. This signing likely means Ollie Watkins will leave the club for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal, marking a major change in Villa’s attacking lineup.Key Facts
- Nicolas Jackson, 25, joins Aston Villa from Chelsea for up to £65 million, becoming their record signing.
- Ollie Watkins, 30, is expected to leave Villa and join Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal.
- Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, is rebuilding the team with several key players already departing.
- Jackson scored 11 goals and made 3 assists in 1,320 minutes last season at Bayern Munich.
- Compared to Watkins, Jackson takes more shots and is more involved in team plays.
- Watkins scored 108 goals in 278 games for Villa over six years.
- Jackson has better expected goals (xG) stats but has had some issues with finishing chances efficiently.
- Jackson usually plays as a central striker but is also active in passing and creating chances more than Watkins.
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