Abraham signs five-year Chelsea deal, joins Swansea on loan
After putting pen to paper on a long-term Chelsea contract, Tammy Abraham has been sent to Swansea City for the upcoming season.
Tammy Abraham has completed a season-long loan move to Swansea City after signing a new five-year contract with parent club Chelsea.
The 19-year-old forward spent the previous campaign at Bristol City, earning major plaudits for scoring 26 goals in 48 matches in all competitions.
Abraham represented England at the European Under-21 Championship in Poland, helping them reach the semi-finals before a penalty shoot-out defeat to eventual winners Germany.
His displays have earned a long-term deal with Premier League champions Chelsea, but he will spend the next 12 months in south Wales.
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Abraham, who has made two senior appearances for the Blues, will link up with his new team-mates during their pre-season tour of the United States.
The striker represents Swansea's second signing of the off-season following goalkeeper Erwin Mulder's arrival on a free transfer.
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