Key Points
- Aston Villa have signed striker Tammy Abraham from Besiktas in a deal worth £18.2m.
- Besiktas made Abraham’s loan from Roma permanent for £11.2m before selling him to Villa for £7m profit.
- Abraham returns to Villa after helping them win promotion from the Championship on loan in 2018/19.
- The 28-year-old England international scored 12-13 goals for Besiktas this season and 39 in 120 games for Roma.
- Abraham accepted lower wages to join Villa and compete with Ollie Watkins under Unai Emery.
Birmingham (Bristol Express News) January 28, 2026 – Aston Villa have officially confirmed the signing of striker Tammy Abraham from Besiktas for £18.2m, marking his return to the club where he previously starred on loan.
The 28-year-old England international joins Unai Emery’s title-challenging side after a brief permanent stint at the Turkish club, having scored 12 goals in all competitions this season. Abraham’s move follows Besiktas activating a clause to buy him from Roma for £11.2m before immediately selling him on for a profit.
What are the details of Tammy Abraham’s transfer to Aston Villa?
Aston Villa announced the deal on their official website, confirming Abraham’s arrival from Besiktas just one day after the Turkish side completed his permanent transfer from Roma for €13m. According to Sky Sports, the total fee paid to Besiktas stands at £18.2m, with ESPN reporting Besiktas received €21m from Villa after their quick turnaround.
As reported by Sky Sports News of Sky Sports, Abraham has not featured in the Premier League since leaving Chelsea in 2021 and will challenge Ollie Watkins for a starting place. The striker’s path to Villa involved loans to AC Milan last season and Besiktas this term, where he netted 13 goals in 26 appearances per ESPN.
Why did Tammy Abraham choose to return to Aston Villa?
Abraham spent the 2018/19 season on loan at Villa from Chelsea, helping secure promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs. Sky Sports noted his desire to return to the club where he enjoyed the happiest time of his career, despite interest from other Premier League sides.
What has Abraham said about rejoining Villa?
In a video shared on Aston Villa’s official X account, Abraham stated: “Some clubs play a big part in your journey and stay with you. I’ve scored goals, faced challenges, and grown as a player and as a man. I’m back at Aston Villa, ready to work and give everything.”
What does Abraham bring to Unai Emery’s Aston Villa?
The forward, who came through Chelsea’s academy and earned 11 England caps, scored 39 goals in 120 appearances for Roma, including success in the Conference League under José Mourinho. His signing addresses Villa’s need for attacking depth amid injuries to midfielders like Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn and Youri Tielemans, as per Sky Sports.
Abraham reportedly took a significant financial sacrifice on lower wages to facilitate the move, highlighting his commitment to a Premier League return and potential World Cup contention.
