Tammy Abraham’s post-match behaviour at Stamford Bridge suggests that the Chelsea striker might be set to leave the club.
Abraham has been one of the most infrequently used high-profile players at Stamford Bridge since Thomas Tuchel took the reigns.
Neither Kai Havertz or Timo Werner are archetypal strikers, but both have been fielded through the middle ahead of Abraham. Tuchel clearly doesn’t trust him.
In recent days, there’s been increasing speculation that Abraham is closing in on a move to AS Roma, who are managed by former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
Fabrizio Romano took to Twitter to share the following details…
AS Roma have an agreement in place with Chelsea for Tammy Abraham: €40m plus add ons on a permanent deal. Chelsea want a buy-back clause included. ? #CFC
…but Tammy has not accepted yet – Roma are pushing, José Mourinho called him. Arsenal still in the race. #AFC @SkySport
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 14, 2021
Abraham was an unused substitute for Chelsea in their opening day win over Crystal Palace, so had to wait until full-time to get his opportunity to wave goodbye to the fans, and he did.
Tammy Abraham has just waved to people in the stands at #CFC as he walked slowly round the pitch. Was that goodbye?
— Simon Johnson (@SJohnsonSport) August 14, 2021
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Once the supporters had all filtered out of the stadium, Abraham was pictured wheeling a suitcase across the pitch, another telltale sign that he could be set to travel.
Abraham’s case is packed. #CFC pic.twitter.com/UXdQ2cMj0Y
— Simon Johnson (@SJohnsonSport) August 14, 2021
Chelsea will be training at Cobham all week ahead of their visit to the Emirates to face Arsenal at the weekend. Abraham may well have packed his bag for a trip to Rome.
The latest update from Fabrizio Romano suggested that Abraham has not get given the go-ahead to join AS Roma, despite a fee being agreed between the two clubs.
We await further news on that front…