AZ Jackson joined Jagiellonia Białystok on a permanent transfer from Columbus Crew. Despite Columbus Crew's attempts to retain him by setting demanding conditions, Jackson was determined to move to Jagiellonia Białystok, a one-time champion of Poland. He was keen to return to Europe, having had previous unsuccessful stints in France with Toulouse and Blagnac. Jackson rejected offers from other unnamed Polish clubs, showing his commitment to joining Jagiellonia. He was fascinated by the idea of moving to Białystok and even explored the city on Google Maps before his arrival.

Jagiellonia Białystok announced just after midnight that they had acquired AZ Jackson from Columbus Crew. The club had been working on finalizing the transfer since mid-July. There were some formal issues that might have prevented Jackson from being registered for the matches against FK Novi Pazar in the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round, but these problems were resolved, enabling the official announcement of the signing between July 22 and 23. Jackson signed a contract that will keep him at the club until June 30, 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension, and he will don the number 25 jersey. This transfer marks his second stint in European football, following previous unsuccessful periods at Toulouse and Blagnac FC, before he returned to North America to play for Minnesota United, St. Louis CITY, and Columbus Crew, where he scored four goals and provided three assists in 31 matches since last summer.

Ziemowit Deptuła confirmed that the transfer of AZ Jackson is in the process of being finalized. There have been some minor complications, but the transfer should soon be confirmed. However, it's unlikely to be completed in time for the match against Novi Pazar. AZ Jackson, an American, is currently with Columbus Crew and has previously played in Europe for Toulouse U-19 and Blagnac. He has made 68 appearances in Major League Soccer, scoring five goals and providing ten assists.

Jagiellonia Białystok has revealed the impending transfer of Aziel Jackson through a brief video featuring the player. The Polish club is in advanced negotiations with Columbus Crew regarding Jackson's potential acquisition. This information was shared by the MLS Z profile on the social media platform X and confirmed by Paweł Gołaszewski from 'Piłka Nożna', who noted that the deal is nearing completion. In the video, Aziel Jackson indicated that he was on his way to Białystok and conveyed his gratitude and excitement about joining the team. The player is anticipated to undergo medical examinations, although discussions between the clubs and with Jackson appear to be largely finalized.