Tammy Abraham’s Return to Aston Villa
England striker Tammy Abraham has completed his £18.25m return to Aston Villa from Besiktas. The 28-year-old forward has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at Villa Park, marking a return to England for the first time since joining Roma in 2021.
The Transfer Details
Abraham had been on loan at Besiktas from Roma, with the Turkish club activating their buy option on Monday for £11m. Villa then paid Besiktas 21 million euros (£18.25m) to bring Abraham back to England.
Abraham’s Previous Stint at Villa
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery had been on the lookout for a striker to complement Ollie Watkins. Abraham’s previous loan spell at Villa in 2018-19 helped the club earn promotion to the Premier League, with the striker scoring 26 goals in 40 games. His return marks a full-circle moment for the player and the club.
Abraham’s Remarks on the Move
“Some clubs play a big part in your journey and stay with you,” Abraham said. “I’ve scored goals, faced challenges, and grown as a player and as a man. I’m back at Aston Villa, ready to work and give everything.”
Transfer Involvement in Yasin Ozcan
Teenager Yasin Ozcan, Villa’s midfielder, who has been on loan at Anderlecht, will join Besiktas as part of the deal.
The Future for Abraham
Villa’s president of football operations, Roberto Olabe, traveled to Turkey to watch Abraham play as Besiktas defeated Kayserispor 1-0 last week. Abraham could make his debut for Villa against Brentford on Sunday, though he isn’t registered to play in Thursday’s Europa League match against Red Bull Salzburg.
Abraham’s Journey
Abraham moved to Roma in August 2021 from Chelsea for £34m and enjoyed a successful first season in Italy. He scored 27 goals in his debut season, helping Roma win the Conference League. His 17 Serie A goals made him the highest-scoring Englishman in a single league campaign in Italy.
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Villa’s Interest in Abraham
Villa has been keen on re-signing Abraham since his departure. They stayed interested in the striker even when he moved to Roma in 2021, but at the time, Villa wasn’t as attractive a prospect as it is now under Emery’s management.
Abraham has agreed to a wage cut to join Villa, showcasing his commitment to the club. With his experience in top-tier competitions, including winning the Champions League and Conference League, Abraham now has a chance to complete a European hat-trick with Villa in the Europa League.
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