Chelsea have confirmed that Armando Broja has signed a new six-year contract which will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2028.
The 20-year-old had a spectacular loan stint with Southampton last year, appearing in 38 games and scoring nine goals across all competitions.
Over the summer, Broja’s progress on the South Coast piqued the interest of a number of clubs, including Frank Lampard’s Everton, West Ham United, Newcastle United, and Napoli.
However, the Albanian international has chosen to commit his career to the Blues and is now committed to Stamford Bridge until June 2028.
Broja told the club’s official website after signing his new contract, “I’m lost for words really just thinking about it. It’s the club I’ve dreamed of playing for my whole life, the club that I support and the club that I love.
A new deal for Armando Broja! ✍️🔵
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 2, 2022
“I’ve been here since I was a boy so it’s a surreal feeling for me and my family. To be able to put on the blue shirt with the first team is a dream come true.
“It’s amazing every minute that you get to play on the pitch because this is one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“There’s always competition and everyone wants to play so I’m just happy that I have the opportunity to be a part of it. Hopefully I get to play a lot of matches and be a part of the team’s success.”
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Chairman Todd Boehly said: “We are delighted Armando has committed to Chelsea. He is a young and exciting striker and a big part of our plans moving forward.”
Co-controlling owners Behdad Eghbali and Jose E Feliciano added: “Armando has so much talent and we are confident he can fulfil it at Chelsea. We are all looking forward to watching his development this season and beyond.”
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