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Soccer: Abraham moves from Chelsea to Roma

England striker replaces Dzeko

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(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 16 - England striker Tammy Abraham is moving from Chelsea to Roma in a 42 million euro deal.
    Abraham, who has won six caps and scored one England goal since 2017, is a key part of new boss José Mourinho's attacking set-up after longtime Giallorossi centre-foward and Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko left the capital for Serie A champs Inter.
    The six foot three inch 23-year-old is expected to play a major role in Roma's bid to regain a place in Europe after coming seventh in Serie A last year.
    Abraham is on a five-year deal lasting till 2026 and paying him five million euros a year. Chelsea has an 80 million euros buy-back clause that can be exercised after two years.
    He was greeted at Rome airport Sunday by around 50 fans who roared his name.
    He took a medical at the Villa Stuart Clinic and is expected to sign Monday. (ANSA).
   

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