Chelsea is poised to receive a sum of £4 million from Fulham as stipulated in their loan agreement concerning Armando Broja, according to recent reports. Broja, who moved to Fulham during the January transfer window, aimed to secure increased playing opportunities for the remainder of the season. Despite this intention, the 22-year-old has yet to commence a Premier League match for Fulham and has only made four appearances as a substitute.
Reported by MailOnline, Chelsea permitted Fulham to acquire Broja without a transfer fee under the condition that the forward participates in 60 percent or more of Fulham’s remaining matches. As per the report, Broja must now initiate all ten of Fulham’s remaining fixtures to circumvent paying a £4 million loan fee to Chelsea. Broja faces robust competition for a starting spot in Fulham’s attack, notably from Rodrigo Muniz, who has registered five goals in his last six outings. Additionally, Fulham anticipates the return of Raul Jimenez, sidelined since January’s end due to a hamstring injury.
Marco Silva, addressing Broja’s situation at Fulham last month, remarked, ‘He must await his opportunity. We firmly believe he is well-suited to be here.’ Silva elaborated, ‘He arrived on deadline day before the Burnley game and had 20 minutes on the pitch, but Rodrigo scored, and then Rodrigo scored twice in the following game. Unfortunately, he fell ill last week and missed the match, but he is now available, and I will determine the best course of action for starting the game. He is adapting and comprehending the nuances of a different club and playing style. It is a process that demands time, but his quality is evident.’