Promoted Premier League side Burnley have signed striker Armando Broja from Chelsea on a five-year contract, the club announced on Friday.
While the transfer fee was not officially disclosed, British media reported that Burnley will pay Chelsea an initial £10 million ($13.4 million), with an additional £5 million ($6.7 million) in potential add-ons.
Broja, 23, joined Chelsea from Tottenham’s youth setup in 2009 at the age of eight and progressed through the Blues’ academy to make 38 first-team appearances, scoring nine goals.
The English-born forward, who represents Albania internationally, has had several loan spells, including stints at Southampton, Fulham, and most recently Everton last season.
With Chelsea strengthening their attacking options by signing Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, Broja opted to leave Stamford Bridge in search of more regular playing time.
“I am really excited to be here as a Burnley player. It’s a really positive time to be joining this club ahead of the start of the new Premier League season. I can’t wait to get going,” Broja said. “I’m feeling good, I’m ready and I’m excited about the challenge. I will be giving my all every time I pull on the famous claret shirt.”
Broja becomes Burnley’s latest summer signing, following the arrivals of Bashir Humphreys and Lesley Ugochukwu, as the Clarets aim to strengthen their squad for their return to England’s top flight.
Written By Rodney Mbua
