DONE DEAL: Player to sign 8 year deal with Chelsea after completing Chelsea medical
Senegal international forward Nicolas Jackson has completed his Chelsea medical and will sign an eight year contract with the Blues.
This is According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Romano said: “Understand Nico Jackson’s contract at Chelsea will be valid until June 2031 — it’s eight year deal!
“Medical completed in two days, first part yesterday (Saturday) and second today (Sunday).
“€37million to Villarreal, bit more than release clause but better payment terms.”
Meanwhile, Chelsea have completed the signing of Jamaica international Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards, the Blues have announced.
A statement from Chelsea: “Chelsea has completed the signing of Jamaica international Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards, who will join the club next season following his 18th birthday.
“A prolific goalscorer at youth level, the 17-year-old was handed his senior international debut earlier this year against Trinidad & Tobago. Richards’ first start for his country came three days later against the same opposition and he completed 90 minutes against Qatar earlier this month. Richards has also been selected by Jamaica for the upcoming Gold Cup.
“Born in Port Royal, the young forward has developed into a full international at the Phoenix Allstars Football Academy, which he joined at the age of 11.
“He has experience of facing English opposition at youth level and at the 2022 Manning Cup, an Under-19 competition regarded as Jamaica’s most prestigious youth tournament, Richards, representing Kingston College, scored 31 goals and registered 19 assists.”