Everton owner Dan Friedkin and Armando Broja
(Credit: Imago)
Aheed Abrar
Tue 10 June 2025 20:10, UK
Everton have stabilised themselves since The Friedkin Group have completed their takeover from Farhad Moshiri at Goodison Park.
The Toffees’ decision to replace Sean Dyche with David Moyes indicates that the Americans are aware of what they’re doing in Merseyside.
Armando Broja arrived at Goodison Park under the previous ownership, and the centre-forward’s move was underwhelming due to his consistent fitness issues.
The Blues had an option to sign the Albania international for £30million in the initial loan deal, but he’s returned to Chelsea, and that’s another decision TFG have got spot on.
Armando Broja at Everton
Broja struggled at Everton. (Credit: Everton Football Club on YouTube)
Broja available for £16m+ after Everton exit
Chelsea are looking to get a little over £16m for Broja this summer, according to Florian Plettenberg.
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The Sky Sports journalist revealed on X (10 June) that the 23-year-old is attracting interest from several clubs in the Bundesliga, with an exit from Stamford Bridge on the cards.
Competition Appearances Goals Assists
Premier League 10 0 0
Broja’s Premier League record this season.
It’s been claimed that RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg are closely monitoring the Albanian striker, whose contract at the West London outfit expires in 2028.
Enzo Maresca’s team are now willing to sell the centre-forward at a discount, redeeming the Toffees’ decision not to trigger the buy clause.
Moyes will want Broja replacement at Hill Dickinson Stadium soon
Moyes could be without Dominic Calvert-Lewin before the start of next season, with the Englishman flirting with the idea of leaving, with his contract expiring at the end of June.
Yousseff Chermiti’s consistent injuries at Goodison Park make him an unreliable option for the Toffees, leaving the Scottish manager with a lack of options up front.
Beto has been the first-choice striker for the Blues in recent months, and the 27-year-old seemed to have found his feet towards the end of this season.
Everton wanted Liam Delap to be their marquee signing as they move to the new stadium, but the former Ipswich Town striker has joined Chelsea.
The Toffees must now quickly shift their focus to other targets and get a deal over the line for a quality goalscorer before the start of pre-season.
While there are other positions that need to be strengthened at the Merseyside outfit, buying a new number nine should be a priority.
TFG were right not to sign Broja permanently after he spent most of the campaign on the sidelines at the Blues, and even a return ahead of next season wouldn’t be sensible despite the cut-price fee.
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