Steel and a striker: what Goretzka and Jackson bring to Emery's Villa
Goretzka brings steel and experience; Jackson brings pace and a genuine No. 9, reunited with Emery. A tactical and technical breakdown of Villa's two big signings.
29.08.26, 09:34 Updated 29.08.26, 10:39 6 Minute Read
Andrea Locorotondo
The story in brief
- Villa have signed Leon Goretzka (free, Bayern Munich) and Nicolas Jackson (up to £65m, Chelsea), addressing midfield and the striker vacancy
- Goretzka offers control, physicality and late runs; Jackson brings pace, pressing and hold-up as Ollie Watkins's replacement
- Jackson reunites with Emery, who shaped him at Villarreal, while both players spent last season at Bayern Munich
Villa spent a summer selling stars. This week, they finally addressed what those sales left behind.
Two signings, two glaring needs
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Andrea Locorotondo SJA and AIPS member. Aston Villa In-Ground correspondent for Opta. Football writer and commentator. If you are coming to Villa Park, you will always find me on seat C22 in the press box.