Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham moves to Roma on five-year $47.1 million deal
Tammy Abraham has completed a move from European champions, Chelsea, to Serie A side Roma in a deal worth €40 million ($47.1 million).
The England forward has signed a five-year deal with the Serie A outfit and departs Stamford Bridge having scored 30 goals in 82 appearances after coming through the Blues academy.
Abraham, who will wear the number nine shirt, said on his new club’s website, “You can sense when a club really wants you – and Roma made their interest clear immediately.
“Roma is a club that deserves to be fighting for titles and trophies. I’ve had the experience of winning major trophies and I want to be in those competitions again. So, I want to help this team to achieve that and get to the level where Roma should be.
“It’s a massive honour to be the number nine at this club and I just can’t wait to get started and to help the team.”
The 23-year-old Abraham moves on in search of regular first-team football and will work with ex-Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho at the Stadio Olimpico.
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said on the club’s website, “Tammy will always be welcomed back at Stamford Bridge as one of our own.
“We have all enjoyed watching his progress through our academy and into the first-team squad, and are grateful for his contribution to our successes at senior and youth level.”
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