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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Chelsea have confirmed a new long-term deal for 20-year-old striker, Armando Broja.<\/p>\n

The new deal will see Broja remain at Chelsea until 2026.<\/p>\n

Chelsea disclosed this in a statement via their website on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The statement read, \u201cArmando Broja has signed a new long-term contract at Chelsea FC that commits him to Stamford Bridge until at least the summer of 2026.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe young striker, who will turn 20 in September, spent last season on loan in the Eredivisie with Vitesse Arnhem, where he made 34 appearances.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reacting, Broja said: \u201cI\u2019m really excited to be signing a new contract with Chelsea.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving come through the Academy here it was a special moment for me to make my first-team debut last year, before gaining further experience on loan at Vitesse last season.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to build on these foundations and I\u2019m really looking forward to progressing and making an impact.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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