Player signs 6 year deal with Chelsea as Blues confirm another signing
To commemorate making the first team roster, Armando Broja has signed a new six-year contract with Chelsea, the club announced this afternoon on its website.
The Albanian international looked like he may make a move this summer after a particularly strong loan at Vitesse two years ago and then an amazing debut Premier League season at Southampton last season.
However, Romelu Lukaku opted to leave, and the only player brought in to replace him was 33-year-old Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, giving Broja a clear path to first team involvement over the coming several years.
Although he has only played off the bench so far this season, we anticipate seeing him get the start in the cups and the Champions League later on. By the conclusion of the season, we hope he will have established a solid record and scored a few goals along the way.
His words on signing were really sweet and seemed heartfelt:
“I’m lost for words really just thinking about it. It’s the club I’ve dreamed of playing for my whole life, the club that I support and the club that I love. I’ve been here since I was a boy so it’s a surreal feeling for me and my family.
“To be able to put on the blue shirt with the first team is a dream come true. It’s amazing every minute that you get to play on the pitch because this is one of the biggest clubs in the world. There’s always competition and everyone wants to play so I’m just happy that I have the opportunity to be a part of it. Hopefully I get to play a lot of matches and be a part of the team’s success.”
A new deal for Armando Broja! ✍️?
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 2, 2022