The transfer market remains active as Aston Villa has finalized the signing of striker Tammy Abraham from Besiktas in a deal valued at £18.2 million. This marks a significant return for Abraham, who spent the 2018/19 season at Villa Park, playing a crucial role in securing the club’s promotion to the Premier League. The forward has worn the England shirt 11 times throughout his career.
Tammys Abraham’s Journey
Abraham began his professional journey at Chelsea before moving to AS Roma in 2021. Following a loan stint at AC Milan last season, he transferred to Besiktas on loan this season. During his time in Turkey, he managed to net 12 goals across all competitions.
The Transfer Details
Besiktas had to pay £11.2 million to AS Roma to sign Abraham permanently before making the strategic decision to sell him to Villa for an additional £7 million. Notably, this transfer signals his return to the Premier League, where he has not played since leaving Chelsea in 2021.
Competition and Team Dynamics
At Aston Villa, Abraham will be competing with Ollie Watkins for a starting position in manager Unai Emery’s squad. The club has been active in the transfer market, having recently completed various deals with Roma.
- Leon Bailey was sent to Roma on loan at the start of the season but has since been recalled.
- Donyell Malen joined Roma in a permanent transfer this month.
Upcoming Moves
Aston Villa is also set to re-sign Douglas Luiz on loan from Juventus. This transaction is contingent on paperwork and will include an option to buy in the summer. Luiz expressed a strong desire to return, citing that Villa was where he had experienced the happiest times in his career.
The need for a midfielder became pressing due to injuries to key players, including Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, and Youri Tielemans.
Aston Villa’s Upcoming Fixtures
Aston Villa’s schedule is packed as they prepare for several upcoming matches:
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Kick-off Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 29 | RB Salzburg (H) | Europa League | 8:00 PM |
| February 1 | Brentford (H) | Premier League | 2:00 PM |
| February 7 | Bournemouth (A) | Premier League | 3:00 PM |
| February 11 | Brighton (H) | Premier League | 7:30 PM |
| February 14 | Aston Villa (A) | FA Cup Fourth Round | 5:45 PM |
| February 21 | Leeds (H) | Premier League | 3:00 PM |
This transfer marks another exciting chapter for Tammy Abraham and signals Aston Villa’s intent to strengthen their squad as they aim for Premier League success.
