Armando Broja Joins Fulham From Chelsea in Loan Deal That Could Cost £4m

Armando Broja has joined Fulham on loan until the end of the season. Chelsea will receive a loan fee of £4 million if Broja starts fewer than 10 EPL games.

Chelsea forward Armando Broja has joined Fulham on loan until the end of the season.

The 22-year-old had featured in 13 of Chelsea's first 22 Premier League games of the season, with his only goal coming in a 2-0 win against Fulham in October.

Broja will wear the no.9 jersey for his new team and could make his debut away at Burnley on Saturday.

Armando Broja pictured (center) scoring for Chelsea against Fulham earlier this season :: IMAGO/Sportsphoto/Nigel French

The loan deal does not include an option for Fulham to sign Broja permanently in the summer.

According to ESPN, Chelsea will receive a loan fee of £4 million - but only if Broja starts in fewer than 10 of Fulham's next 16 Premier League games.

No loan fee will be due if Broja makes 10 or more EPL starts.

Broja has every chance of being a regular starter for Fulham as long as he stays fit.

The Cottagers are short of options in attack following Aleksandar Mitrovic's sale to Al-Hilal last year and a recent injury blow for Raul Jimenez, who looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after tearing his hamstring.

Speaking to FFCtv on Thursday night, Broja said: "I'm really happy to be here and I can't wait to get started, meet the players and manager and play for the fans.

"The fans always play a big role and I can't wait to go to Craven Cottage and meet them all. I'm going to work hard for the team and create a real bond.

"I'm really honored and excited to be here."

Our new number 9⃣! pic.twitter.com/bRJPgx27Ye

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) February 2, 2024

This is the third loan move of Broja's career. He scored 11 goals in 34 games for Dutch club Vitesse in the 2020/21 campaign, before netting nine in 38 for Southampton in the following season.

He has played 38 games for Chelsea in all competitions, scoring three goals.

Broja was born in England but plays for Albania at international level. He has so far scored four times in 17 senior international appearances.