Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Tammy Abraham returns to Aston Villa after scoring 25 goals on loan in 2018-19ByNick Mashiter Football reporterPublished27 January 2026 England striker Tammy Abraham has completed an £18.25m return to Aston Villa from Besiktas. The 28-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at the Premier League title challengers, as he moves back to England for the first time since joining Roma in 2021. Abraham was on loan at Besiktas from Roma, but the Turkish club activated their buy option on Monday for £11m, so Villa will pay the fee of 21m euros (£18.25m) to them. Villa boss Unai Emery had been looking for a striker to support Ollie Watkins and has a long-standing interest in Abraham, who had a loan spell at the club in 2018-19 and helped them earn promotion from the Championship with 26 goals in 40 games. "Some clubs play a big part in your journey and stay with you," Abraham said.
Published: January 27, 2026 5:35 pm
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