Official : Nigerian Goal Machine Pens New Five-Year Deal With Chelsea, Then Loaned To Swansea
Published: July 04, 2017
Through their official website, Premier League champions Chelsea have confirmed that English-born Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham has penned a new long-term contract.
The 19-year-old, an England U21 international, has appended his signature to a five-year deal that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until June 30, 2022.
The Blues have also announced that Abraham will spend the entirety of the 2017-2018 season on loan at Welsh club Swansea City, who are managed by former Chelsea assistant first team coach Paul Clement.
The prolific striker was chased by a plethora of teams, including Newcastle United, Brighton, Leicester City and Everton, before he agreed a move to the Liberty Stadium.
Last season, Tammy Abraham found the net 26 times in all competitions while on loan at Bristol City.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : chelseafc.com
The 19-year-old, an England U21 international, has appended his signature to a five-year deal that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until June 30, 2022.
The Blues have also announced that Abraham will spend the entirety of the 2017-2018 season on loan at Welsh club Swansea City, who are managed by former Chelsea assistant first team coach Paul Clement.
The prolific striker was chased by a plethora of teams, including Newcastle United, Brighton, Leicester City and Everton, before he agreed a move to the Liberty Stadium.
Last season, Tammy Abraham found the net 26 times in all competitions while on loan at Bristol City.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : chelseafc.com
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