Tammy Abraham finally joins Roma on permanent deal for €40m
Tammy Abraham has finally joined Roma, managed by Jose Mourinho, from Chelsea for £40m.
Tammy Abraham has finally joined Roma, managed by Jose Mourinho, from Chelsea for £40m. He joined AS Roma on a permanent deal (NO loan) for €40m paid in instalments plus €5m add ons. Tammy signs until June 2026, €4/5m salary net per season.
Meanwhile, Chelsea has a buy-back clause valid from June 2023 for €80m.
Recall that Arsenal was interested in the striker but Chelsea preferred to sell to a foreign club. The 23-year-old England international fell out of favour at Stamford Bridge after Thomas Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard
Without a doubt, Tammy Abraham was Chelsea’s joint-top goalscorer with 12 in all competitions last season but found first-team opportunities limited following the arrival of head coach Thomas Tuchel in January.
Official and confirmed. Tammy Abraham joins AS Roma on permanent deal [NO loan] for €40m paid in installments plus €5m add ons. ? #CFC #ASRoma
Tammy signs until June 2026, €4/5m salary net per season. Chelsea have a buy-back clause valid from June 2023 for €80m.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 17, 2021
However, Abraham scored 30 goals in 82 appearances for the club at senior level, primarily over the last two seasons, and was part of the squad which triumphed in the Champions League and UEFA Super Cup this year.
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: ‘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 the senior and youth level.
Tammy Abraham's senior career at Chelsea:
? 82 appearances in all competitions ?
? 30 goals and 12 assists ⚽️
? Champions League and Super Cup winner ?It's time to say goodbye to his childhood club ?? pic.twitter.com/WX8qkvYTGL
— Goal (@goal) August 17, 2021
‘His many goals in a Chelsea shirt and, of course, his part in our Champions League triumph last season will never be forgotten. I’m sure all Chelsea supporters will join me in wishing Tammy a long and successful career.’
