It was
announced earlier that the Swans have agreed to sign Chelsea striker Tammy
Abraham on loan for the entirety of the 2017-2018 season.
The Jacks managed
to beat the likes of Newcastle and Brighton to the 19-year-old’s signature,
with Paul Clement proving a huge swaying factor. Abraham has worked under
Clement previously during his coaching spell at Stamford Bridge.
Abraham is a
great acquisition for the Swans and we have no doubt he’ll become a fan favourite
at the Liberty. The striker scored 23 goals in 40 appearances last season
during a loan spell at Championship side Bristol City. Paperwork for the deal
is expected to be completed today and the striker will join the Swans for the
US Pre-season Tour.
The
Camberwell born striker joined Chelsea at U8 level and progressed through the
club’s academy system. He was a crucial part of the Chelsea side which recorded
consecutive triumphs in both the UEFA Youth League and FA Youth Cup back in
2015 and 2016. In the 2016 UEFA Youth League, Abraham netted eight goals in
nine matches, a haul which made him the tournament’s second highest top scorer.
In the FA Youth Cup, Abraham pitched in the winning goal in the club’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City in April. Across the 2014/15 and 2015/16 seasons, the striker netted an impressive 74 goals in just 98 matches in all competitions for various Chelsea youth sides. His remarkable form at youth level did not go unnoticed and interim manager Guus Hiddink invited him to train with the first-team towards the end of the 2015/16 season. Hiddink then handed the youngster his Premier League debut in a 1-1 draw with Liverpool. The following week, Abraham made his home debut in a 1-1 draw against Premier League Champions Leicester City.
In the FA Youth Cup, Abraham pitched in the winning goal in the club’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City in April. Across the 2014/15 and 2015/16 seasons, the striker netted an impressive 74 goals in just 98 matches in all competitions for various Chelsea youth sides. His remarkable form at youth level did not go unnoticed and interim manager Guus Hiddink invited him to train with the first-team towards the end of the 2015/16 season. Hiddink then handed the youngster his Premier League debut in a 1-1 draw with Liverpool. The following week, Abraham made his home debut in a 1-1 draw against Premier League Champions Leicester City.
Unsurprisingly,
Abraham’s youth form and Chelsea debut caught the attention of several
Championship clubs, all vying for the 19-year-old’s signature for a season.
Bristol City eventually won the race and Abraham showed his ability in the
second tier, finishing as the second top scorer in the league behind Chris Wood
of Leeds United. His efforts for Bristol City saw him win Player of the Year,
Young player of the Year and Top Goal scorer, becoming the first ever player to
earn all three awards in the same season.
With
Bafetimbi Gomis likely to be off following a loan season with Marseille,
Swansea are looking for additions in both central midfield and attack and
Abraham will certainly fit the bill for the latter perfectly.
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