Turkish Super Lig club Besiktas have issued an official statement confirming the permanent acquisition of striker Tammy Abraham, a crucial procedural step that now enables Aston Villa to finalise his highly anticipated return to the Premier League.
The Domino Effect in the Transfer Market
This administrative move represents the first essential domino to fall in a complex transfer chain. Abraham had initially joined Besiktas on a loan arrangement from Italian Serie A side AS Roma during the previous transfer window. The activation of a permanent transfer clause, as now confirmed by the Istanbul-based club, was the mandatory precondition for Aston Villa to proceed with their own separate agreement to sign the player.
Financial Mechanics of the Deal
The financial structure of the transfer reveals a profitable intermediary role for Besiktas. According to their published statement, the club will pay AS Roma a fee of €13 million to secure Abraham's registration on a permanent basis. Aston Villa have a separate agreement in place to then purchase the striker from Besiktas for a reported fee of €21 million.
This arrangement means Besiktas stand to make a significant profit of approximately €8 million, despite Abraham having spent only half of the current season with them. His contribution on the pitch included scoring seven goals in 18 Super Lig appearances, and a total of 13 goals across 26 matches in all competitions this campaign.
Abraham's Impending Villa Return
With this contractual hurdle now cleared, Aston Villa are expected to formally announce the signing of Tammy Abraham in the very near future. The England international is poised for a emotional return to Villa Park, having previously enjoyed a productive loan spell with the club during the 2018/19 season, where he scored 26 goals.
Should the final details be completed in time, Abraham could be in contention to make his second debut for Aston Villa as early as this weekend. Unai Emery's side are scheduled to face Brentford, and the new striker could provide a timely boost to their attacking options.
This transfer saga highlights the intricate, multi-club negotiations that often characterise the modern football market, where one club's permanent signing acts as the catalyst for another's major acquisition.
