Tammy Abraham Completes £34m Move To Roma

AS Roma have announced the signing of striker Tammy Abraham from Chelsea for a reported fee of £34m.

The England international has signed a five-year contract with the Serie A club.

Abraham fell out of favour at Stamford Bridge after Thomas Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard.

Despite the limited game-time, the 23-year-old striker was Chelsea’s joint-top goalscorer with 12 goals in all competitions last season.

Speaking after finalising the move, Abraham said Roma’s interest made him feel wanted and convinced him to join.

“You can sense when a club really wants you – and Roma made their interest clear immediately,” Tammy Abraham said.

“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 No. 9 at this club and I just can’t wait to get started and to help the team.”

Abraham came through the academy ranks at Chelsea. He had several loan spells but finally got his chance in the squad under Lampard.

He scored 30 goals in 82 appearances for the club at senior level.

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The general manager of AS Roma Tiago Pinto spoke highly of Abraham and said he believes that the striker could help the club win trophies;

“Despite still being very young, with a huge amount of potential to keep improving, Tammy has already played more than 200 games in his career and scored over 100 goals – and won a number of major trophies too.

“Choosing to leave the Premier League, and the club he grew up at, demonstrates very clearly just how much he believes in this opportunity to develop his own game and show what he can do at Roma.

“Bringing in players that have such a hunger and desire to play for our club is hugely important in helping to build the identity and sense of belonging that is a fundamental part of our overall vision for this team.”

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