After a lengthy saga involving complex negotiations between three clubs, the Premier League side have agreed a deal to bring the 28-year-old forward back to Villa Park.
Medically booked as Aston Villa neared signing Tammy Abraham
According to reports from journalist Ben Jacobs, Aston Villa has reached a verbal agreement with Besiktas, pending final details.
Jacobs revealed on X that despite the complicated nature of the deal, which required multiple trips to Turkey by club officials, optimism remained high throughout the week.
Abraham has already made personal arrangements with Villa and is keen to return to the club where he enjoyed a fruitful loan spell in the 2018/19 season.
In a follow-up update, Jacobs confirmed that Abraham has been cleared to fly to Britain, with medical treatment scheduled for Saturday.
The deal is believed to carry a transfer fee of £18million, with 19-year-old defender Yasin Ozcan, currently on loan at Anderlecht, heading to Besiktas as part of the swap.
Tammy Abraham would immediately improve Aston Villa’s attack
Abraham’s arrival comes at a crucial time for Unai Emery’s team. With the recent departure of Donyell Malen to Roma, Villa are looking for a high-quality option to provide competition and support for Ollie Watkins.
Abraham offers direct Premier League experience and a physical presence that complements Villa’s attacking style.
His previous spell at Villa Park remains a fond memory for the supporters; he scored 26 goals in 40 appearances during the 2018/19 Championship season and played a crucial role in the club’s promotion to the top flight.
He now returns as a seasoned international with a European background. He is expected to fit seamlessly into Emery’s tactical setup as Villa continue to pile pressure on league leaders Arsenal, separated by just seven points.
Abraham’s fantastic goalscoring form
The striker returns to England in excellent form. Abraham has revived his career in Turkey, scoring 13 goals in 26 appearances in all competitions for Besiktas this season.
His goalscoring history is well established; Prior to his time in the Süper Lig, he scored 37 goals for AS Roma, including a crucial role in their Conference League win.
| Club | Performances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS Rome | 120 | 37 | 13 |
| Chelsea F.C | 82 | 30 | 12 |
| Bristol city | 48 | 26 | 4 |
| AC Milan | 44 | 10 | 7 |
| Aston Villa | 40 | 26 | 3 |
| Swansea city | 39 | 8 | 4 |
| Besiktas JK | 26 | 13 | 3 |
Tammy Abraham career statistics club by club via Transfermarkt
Combined with his 30 goals for Chelsea and his previous exploits at Villa and Bristol City, Abraham boasts a career record that proves he can find the net at any level.
If Saturday’s medical goes as planned, Villa fans will soon be able to see their former hero in claret and blue again.
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