According to reports from David Ornstein of the Athletic UK, Chelsea, in their pursuit of a striker, have agreed personal terms with Villarreal’s 21-year-old Nicolas Jackson....CONTINUE READING
The Senegalese forward who had a phenomenal second half of the season with the Yellow Submarines last campaign where he scored 12 goals in 26 appearances to finish as the club’s top scorer in La Liga has a €35m release clause.
Instead of looking to bring in made strikers like Victor Osimhen who will cost big money, Chelsea are trying to solve their problem with this smart signing.
For fans who are familiar with the history of the club, they know that Chelsea do not go wrong with their €35m signings.
Here are some of the top five €35m signings in recent years.
1. Eden Hazard from Lille
When Chelsea signed Hazard from Lille in the summer of 2012, they got him for just €35m and he went on to become one of the best players in history of the club.
2. NGolo Kante from Leicester
Kante is another player Chelsea got for €35m and we all know how that went. Today the French midfielder is regarded as one of the best ever midfielders in the club’s history.
3. David Luiz from Benfica
The Brazilian defender, Luiz is one of the best signings the club has ever made. He was so good, Chelsea signed him twice. After his first stint where he won the FA Cup and Champions League in 2012 and the Europa League in 2013, the club resigned in 2016 and he won the Premier League and Europa League again.
4. Willian from Anzhi Makhachkala
Willian is another €35m signing that proved to be a massive signing for Chelsea. The Brazilian enjoyed great success at the club before his departure few years ago.
5. Antonio Rudiger from AS Roma
When Chelsea signed Rudiger, he wasn’t a very popular player. But by the time he left the club, he was considered one of the best defenders in the world. That was how successful he was for the blues.
Other top players around that price tag are players like Cesc Fabregas and Oscar. Noni Madueke whom Chelsea signed for €35m in January has also shown real promise that he will be a superb player for the club.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have decided to activate the release clause for Nicolas Jackson and it is only a matter of time before the deal is signed. The contract is believed to be around 5 years.
If Jackson completes this move, then he will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of these top players who joined the clubs for the same fee he will be joining for.
