Chelsea on verge of tying Armando Broja down to long-term contract

Chelsea are on the verge of tieing striker Armanda Broja down to a new long-term contract, but who exactly is the starlet?

Blues prodigy

Broja, 19, has been plying his trade in west London for a full 12 years now.

The 6ft 3in talent had previously spent time on the books of capital rivals Tottenham, but eventually opted to take his talents to Chelsea in 2009.

And the Blues’ decision to snap Broja up has since proven an inspired one.

The Slough native has gone on to establish himself as one of the most highly-regarded youngsters at Stamford Bridge, with his exploits at youth level having eventually resulted in Broja being rewarded with his first professional contract last February.

Then, just a month later, the gifted frontman was handed his senior debut by Frank Lampard, late in a 4-0 Premier League win over Everton.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 03: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on January 03, 2021 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

It was Broja’s efforts during a stint in the Netherlands this past season, though, which saw the teen truly begin to turn heads.

Following the arrivals of Timo Werner and Kai Havertz at Stamford Bridge, it was understandably decided last summer that Broja would be farmed out on loan.

Like so many Blues talents over recent years, in turn, he went on to link up with Vitesse, a move which proved hugely fruitful for the attacker’s development.

All told, Broja featured on 30 occasions for the Eredivisie outfit, across which he notched a none too shabby 10 goals and 2 assists.

In the process, the one-time Burnham Juniors youth showcased an impressive skill-set, as much more than a traditional ‘target man’.

Broja, despite his stature, possesses superb dribbling ability, as well as an eye for setting attacks in motion through incisive passing and link-up play.

Staying put

It should therefore not come as a huge surprise to hear that Chelsea have begun working towards tieing their gifted attacking starlet down for the long-term.

As revealed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Blues are pushing to ‘finalise’ an agreement with Broja – who featured for Albania during a meeting with England back in March – until 2026.

Not only that, but it is added that the 19-year-old will soon link up with Thomas Tuchel’s senior squad, before being assessed ahead of the new season:

Chelsea board are working to finalize a long-term contract for talented young striker Armando Broja. He’s set to sign until June 2026. 🇦🇱 #CFC

He’s been on loan to Vitesse last season [10 goals] and from today Broja will be part of the 1st team at Chelsea in the pre-season.

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 9, 2021

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