Chelsea may be regretting selling Nigeria-born striker with 19 goals
His encouraging start in the Italian capital led to an England recall last October and the star’s output has only increased during the last two-and-a-half months
Chelsea could be ruing their decision to sell Nigeria born striker Tammy Abraham to Roma last summer after the England international notched his 19th goal of the season on Sunday.
Abraham moved to Italy to link up with former Blues boss Jose Mourinho after 15 years at Stamford Bridge.
Roma stumped up £34million to prise Abraham away from west London – and the forward has cemented his place as a key part of Mourinho’s side.
His encouraging start in the Italian capital led to an England recall last October and the star’s output has only increased during the last two-and-a-half months.
And he showed Chelsea what they are missing yet again at the weekend as he scored from the penalty spot nine minutes into stoppage time to hand Roma a 1-0 Serie A victory over Spezia.
Abraham gave home goalkeeper Ivan Provedel no chance with the spot kick at the Alberto Picco Stadium as he thumped the ball into the bottom corner.
Following his match-winning endeavours, the striker took to social media to celebrate his side’s victory.
“Are you not entertained,” wrote the player. “Better late than never. 3 punti importante.”
Abraham’s post received plenty of interaction, with the likes of Chris Smalling, Bukayo Saka and Anthony Elanga replying.
And the player’s former Chelsea team-mate Reece James posted a cheeky response of his own.
