Chelsea star 'will become one of the best in Europe'

Cameron Smith

• 5 Jul 2024 15:15 BST
• 3 min read

Chelsea forward Armando Broja will become “one of the best strikers in Europe,” according to Albania football chief Armand Duka.

Broja, 22, is expected to leave Stamford Bridge on a permanent deal this summer, but the Blues have been warned of the consequences that a potential sale could have.

The Albania international spent the second half of last season on loan at Fulham, however the form of Rodrigo Muniz ensured that Broja was unable to make a meaningful impact at Craven Cottage.

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He has now returned to Chelsea, but a permanent exit is certainly a possibility this summer.

Serie A giants AC Milan have been heavily linked with a move, although they are yet to lodge an offer for the Blues forward.

Despite Broja’s tally of only three goals in 38 Chelsea games, Duka believes the west London club could regret selling the 22-year-old. He told Sport Italia: “Armando is definitely one of the greatest talents in the entire history of Albanian football.

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“I am a Milan fan and if Broja were to arrive at Milanello I would be doubly happy. It would undoubtedly be the best and strongest move that Milan could make in the summer market.

“The boy has incredible talent and I think he hasn’t shown his best yet. He needs to play at club level and I think Serie A and Milan represent an excellent opportunity for him to climb to the top of European football.

“He will be one of the best strikers in Europe. I am convinced that he is ready to try an experience in Italian football and if it happens I think it will be a success.”

What has Armando Broja said?

Broja recently confirmed there is significant interest in his services. “It’s true, I have offers from Serie A, Bundesliga and Premier League,” he told RTV Klan, via Fabrizio Romano.

“Staying at Chelsea? It is an option; I still have a contract here.”

Chelsea have already sold Ian Maatsen, Lewis Hall and Omari Hutchinson this summer, while Hakim Ziyech and Thiago Silva have departed on free transfers.