Besiktas pay £11m for Abraham - to sell him to Villa

BBC1/26/2026

Summary

Tammy Abraham has been transferred from Roma to Besiktas for a fee of £11.2 million. The Turkish club has acquired the England striker with plans to subsequently sell him to Aston Villa. This transfer marks a significant move for Abraham, who has previously played in the Premier League. Following his acquisition by Besiktas, Aston Villa has signed Abraham for a reported fee of £18.25 million. This transfer represents a return for the striker to the Premier League, where he has previously made a name for himself. The deal indicates Aston Villa's intent to bolster their attacking options with a player who has experience in top-flight football. The financial details of the transactions highlight a profit for Besiktas, as they are set to sell Abraham to Aston Villa for a higher price than they paid to Roma. This strategic move by Besiktas demonstrates their approach to player trading in the transfer market, capitalizing on the player's value shortly after acquiring him. Overall, the transfer of Tammy Abraham from Roma to Besiktas and then to Aston Villa illustrates the dynamic nature of football transfers, where clubs often engage in quick succession deals to enhance their squads while also aiming for financial gain.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

68d
Age
1
Sources
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1621
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1621/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1621/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5

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  1. 2026-01-26
    Besiktas pay £11m for Abraham - to sell him to Villa (current)
  2. 2026-01-27

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