Aston Villa Complete £18 Million Transfer for Striker Tammy Abraham
Aston Villa have officially confirmed the signing of striker Tammy Abraham from Turkish club Besiktas in a deal valued at £18 million. The 28-year-old forward returns to Villa Park, where he previously enjoyed a successful loan spell, with the transfer also involving Yasin Ozcan moving to Besiktas as part of the agreement.
Fan Favourite Returns to Villa Park
Abraham remains a popular figure among Aston Villa supporters after playing a crucial role in the club's promotion to the Premier League during the 2018/19 season. During that campaign, he scored 25 goals in the Championship, including two vital penalties against West Bromwich Albion in the play-off semi-finals. One of these spot-kicks proved decisive in the second-leg shootout, cementing his status as a Villa hero.
Career Journey Since First Villa Spell
Following his initial time at Villa, Abraham's career has taken him through several top European clubs:
- He scored 21 Premier League goals across two seasons with Chelsea
- Moved to AS Roma in summer 2021, enjoying an excellent first season with 17 goals
- Added another 8 goals in the 2022/23 season before suffering an ACL injury
- Spent last season on loan at AC Milan, registering 8 goal involvements across 29 appearances despite limited starts
Productive Spell at Besiktas
The first half of this season saw Abraham demonstrate his continued scoring ability at Besiktas, where he recorded:
- 7 goals in 18 Super Lig matches
- 13 goals across 26 appearances in all competitions
This consistent form has convinced Villa manager Unai Emery to bring the striker back to the Midlands club, having previously shown interest in 2023 before the move was derailed by Abraham's injury.
Potential Second Debut Imminent
Abraham could make his second debut for Aston Villa as early as this Sunday when the club hosts Brentford at Villa Park. His return adds significant firepower to Villa's attacking options as they continue their Premier League campaign.
The transfer represents a significant investment by Aston Villa in a player who has already proven his worth to the club and its supporters, with the hope that he can replicate his previous success in the claret and blue shirt.
