Besiktas Confirms Tammy Abraham Transfer to Aston Villa for £11 Million
Besiktas has finalized the transfer of Tammy Abraham from AS Roma, paving the way for his imminent move to Aston Villa. The Turkish club secured the 28-year-old striker on loan last season with a purchasing option of approximately £11 million.
Tammy Abraham’s Transfer Details
Abraham, known for his goal-scoring prowess, has had an impactful stint at Besiktas. The club announced that they have activated their option to buy Abraham in order to facilitate a transfer to Aston Villa for a profit.
According to Besiktas, “the provision for the player’s permanent transfer has come into effect.” The Turkish club will pay €13 million (about £11 million) to Roma.
Aston Villa’s Interest in Abraham
Aston Villa is reportedly set to pay around £18 million for Abraham, making him a significant addition to their squad. The forward is expected to complete a medical examination at Villa soon.
Performance at Besiktas
- Appearances: 26
- Goals: 13
- League Goals: 7
Despite his contributions, Besiktas is currently positioned fifth in their league, which is disappointing for the club.
Previous Career Highlights
Abraham is no stranger to success in English football. He enjoyed a successful loan period at Aston Villa during the 2018-2019 season, scoring 26 goals and helping the club secure promotion to the Premier League.
After his time with Villa, he had a productive stint at Chelsea, netting 30 goals across 82 appearances. Following a £34 million transfer to Roma, his early successes were interrupted by a knee injury.
Before his recent move to Besiktas, Abraham had a loan spell at AC Milan. His collection of accolades includes titles like the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and Italian Supercoppa, highlighting his prominent role in recent football history.
