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.
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