England and former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has finalized a €20 million move to Turkish Süper Lig side Besiktas from AS Roma, marking a new chapter in his career after three seasons in Italy.
The 27-year-old forward signed a four-year contract with the Istanbul club, with the deal potentially rising to €25 million including add-ons.
Abraham departs Roma after making 107 appearances and scoring 36 goals, including a key role in their 2022 UEFA Europa Conference League triumph. His move comes as part of Besiktas’ ambitious summer rebuild under manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst, with the club seeking to challenge for domestic honors and make an impact in European competition.
The Nigerian-eligible striker becomes Besiktas’ third major signing of the transfer window and is expected to lead their attack alongside new teammates. His physical presence and proven goal-scoring ability were cited as decisive factors in the move, with Besiktas sporting director Ceyhun Kazancı describing Abraham as “the perfect profile for Turkish football.”
Roma will use the transfer funds to reinvest in their squad after making Abraham available this summer. The Englishman’s wages at Besiktas are reported to be approximately €3.5 million per season, placing him among the Süper Lig’s highest earners.
Abraham is scheduled to undergo his medical in Istanbul this week before being officially unveiled. He could make his debut as early as July 15 in Besiktas’ pre-season friendly against rivals Fenerbahce. The transfer continues the trend of English players moving to Turkey, following recent high-profile moves by the likes of Dele Alli and Eric Bailly to Turkish clubs.
The striker took to social media to thank Roma fans for their support during his time in Italy, while expressing excitement about his new challenge in Istanbul. Besiktas supporters have already begun welcoming their new number 9, with club merchandise bearing his name reportedly selling out within hours of the transfer announcement.
This move represents a fresh start for Abraham after an ACL injury disrupted his 2023-24 season in Rome. At Besiktas, he will be expected to spearhead their attack as they aim to reclaim the Süper Lig title from Galatasaray and make progress in European competition.
