BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa on Tuesday signed former England international striker Tammy Abraham from Besiktas for a reported $25 million, moving to strengthen their bid for an elusive Premier League title.
Abraham spent the 2018-19 season on loan at Villa and was instrumental in the club’s promotion to England’s top flight.
He rejoins a Villa team that is third in the table and challenging for their first league title since 1981.
Abraham said, “We have a good team, a good squad. I don’t think it’s impossible to say that we can show our strength in every tournament we play in.” “I’m here and I want to win. I want to win trophies so I have to push in every tournament I play in. I’m excited. I can’t wait.”
Abraham, 28, joined Roma in Italy after coming through Chelsea’s youth organization. He spent last season on loan at AC Milan before joining Besiktas.
He will add further depth to Villa’s attack. Donyell Mullen’s departure this month.
Villa are four points behind league leaders Arsenal, who have played in the Europa League and FA Cup.
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