Why Armando Broja's Fulham loan is win-win for both... and great for Chelsea

Fulham could end up paying nothing for the loan move but the Blues hope to benefit hugely in the long run
Dom Smith9 February 2024

Armando Broja's loan move across west London from Chelsea to Fulham could prove a winner for everyone involved.

The striker is keen to reignite his career after recovering from a serious knee injury and he could be just what is needed at Fulham, who have not properly replaced Aleksandar Mitrovic since he left last summer.

“I had multiple conversations with my family and agent, and I just felt Fulham was the best club that suited me”, the 22-year-old said.

It’s easy to see why. Fulham have not properly replaced Aleksandar Mitrovic since their former talisman made his £46million move to Al-Hilal in August.

There is space in Marco Silva’s team for Broja, who would often get dragged out wide for Chelsea but at Fulham will take up the more central position where he thrived on loan at Southampton in 2021-22.

Broja will stretch defences and is expected to link up well with Willian or Andreas Pereira.

Armando Broja made his debut last week
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For Fulham, whose loan fee will become zero should he play 10 games, his arrival is surely a low-risk gamble worth taking.

They have signed a young player hungry to prove that his level has not dropped despite a serious injury. “All the biggest strikers need time, but I believe he has the potential to be an amazing striker”, Pochettino said last week.

Broja made his debut last week and has spent his time studying his new team. No Premier League side have failed to score in more matches this season than Fulham.

For Chelsea, who plan to sell Broja in the summer, the move could boost his value if he scores goals in the second half of the season.

Broja, set to make his first Fulham start against Bournemouth on Saturday, also wants to prove his form and fitness ahead of Euro 2024 with Albania, so the move might prove beneficial for all three parties.

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