Chelsea Striker Armando Broja Completes £20m Burnley Transfer Amid Club Clearout

Burnley have secured the signing of Armando Broja from Chelsea on a five-year contract reportedly worth up to £20 million with add-ons, extending his stay at the club through 2030. Broja, an Albanian international, struggled with injuries during his time at Chelsea, including a significant ACL tear in December 2022, and has had loan spells at Southampton, Fulham, and Everton. His transfer is part of a busy summer for Burnley, marking their 13th permanent signing as they aim to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Broja joins former Chelsea teammates Lesley Ugochukwu and Bashir Humphreys at Burnley, highlighting Chelsea's strategy of selling academy players to raise funds. Chelsea have made over £250 million from academy player sales in the last three seasons, providing financial flexibility to invest in new signings. Burnley's purchases from Chelsea this summer have contributed over £55 million, underscoring the close transfer relationship between the clubs this transfer window.