Burnley are close to finishing a surprising deal to bring Chelsea striker Armando Broja to Turf Moor. The Albanian international is expected to sign a five-year contract. The Clarets are in advanced talks and could pay up to £25 million for the 23-year-old forward, according to several sources.
Broja, who came up through the Chelsea academy, has spent most of his senior career on loan. The 2020–21 season at Vitesse Arnhem was his best, when he scored 11 goals in the Eredivisie. He scored six goals in the Premier League while on loan at Southampton after that. However, his more recent stints at Fulham and Everton were less successful due to injuries that limited his playing time. He didn’t score in either of his loan spells, during which he played 19 times.
Burnley are willing to spend a significant amount of money on Broja, despite his recent issues. They see him as a long-term solution to lead their attack after they move up to the Premier League. Scott Parker, the manager, is thought to have personally supported the deal because he thought Broja’s athleticism and experience in the top flight were important for the club’s chances of staying in the league.
Chelsea to get Pure Profit from Broja Sale
The striker is getting ready for a medical exam before finalising the terms of his contract. Chelsea, on the other hand, appears to be satisfied with the deal. Selling Broja, who graduated from the academy, is pure profit under Premier League accounting rules because the team is under financial pressure and needs to cut its roster.
The move fits in with their bigger plan to get rid of players during the summer. Players like Joao Felix, Noni Madueke, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and others have already left Stamford Bridge.
The initial fee is reported to be around £20 million, but some reports suggest that Burnley may pay Chelsea’s full asking price of £25 million to finalise the deal. The Clarets have been busy in the transfer market and believe Broja has untapped potential that could be unlocked by playing regularly and having clear tactical direction.
The striker has only played 38 times for Chelsea and scored three goals, but he has shown promise during loan spells before this one. Many people are wondering if this move could kickstart his career or if it is just another risky bet for a newly promoted team.