Transfer News: Chelsea could get ₦60 billion for transfer-listed player
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Armando Broja could eventually leave Chelsea permanently for Ipswich if certain conditions are met (Credit: Imago)

Transfer News: Chelsea could get ₦60 billion for transfer-listed player

Seye Omidiora 11:29 - 21.08.2024

The Blues are reportedly said to receive a decent fee for a player deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge if certain conditions are met.

Ipswich have agreed to bring Chelsea striker Armando Broja to Portman Road on a season-long loan, with the deal reportedly including an obligation-to-buy clause.

Broja nears Chelsea exit

The 22-year-old, said to be undergoing a medical at Ipswich ahead of the proposed move, has been training separately from Chelsea's first team since returning from their pre-season tour of the United States earlier this month. 

Armando Broja
Armando Broja in pre-season action for Chelsea against Club America (Credit: Imago)

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Albanian forward could leave next summer for a buy clause valued at around £30 million, with the permanent transfer subject to the Tractor Boys avoiding relegation from the Premier League.

Broja’s Chelsea career

Broja, who joined Chelsea's academy from Tottenham Hotspur in 2009, has loan experience at Vitesse, Southampton, and Fulham. His contract with Chelsea runs until 2028, and he made his senior debut for the club in 2020.

He suffered a serious knee injury in December 2022, which sidelined him for several months. The forward joined Fulham on loan in January but struggled for regular playing time, making just eight appearances before returning to Stamford Bridge in the summer.

Prior to his injury, Broja had impressed on loan at Southampton, scoring nine goals in 38 matches during the 2021-22 season. He returned to Chelsea that summer and scored once in 18 games before sustaining his knee injury.

What comes next?

The possible departure of Broja continues Chelsea’s aim to trim a bloated squad tailored to Enzo Maresca’s style of play. 

The Blues are set to welcome Joao Felix on a permanent transfer after Conor Gallagher’s sale to Atletico Madrid