Leaving Chelsea Was The Right Decision, Says Tammy Abraham

AS Roma striker Tammy Abraham has revealed that leaving Chelsea for the Giallorossi was the right decision, and is grateful for Jose Mourinho’s faith in him.

Despite having a bright start under former manager Frank Lampard, the striker struggled for game time under Thomas Tuchel in the 2020-21 season, despite emerging the club’s highest goalscorer in the Premier League.

Despite numerous offers and an opportunity to stay back at Chelsea, the 24-year old packed his bags and moved abroad. Joining Roma in a deal worth a reported £34m in the summer.

“I had different options, so many clubs I was speaking to at the time.

“I spoke to Jose. He had a goal. I could see where he wanted Roma to go, and see where he wants to take them and I wanted to be part of the process.

“He really put his trust in me so he was a big impact on the reason why I chose Roma.

“I picked up the phone and he was like, ‘Do you want to enjoy some sun or stay in the rain?’

“I have learned so much tactically – as much as I have in my entire lifetime. It is good. You need to learn off different managers. Right now, I am learning a lot.”

Speaking on his lack of game time at Chelsea, Abraham said, “At first it’s quite tough to deal with. 

“You’ve gone from playing regularly to not being in the mix and not even making the bench sometimes. I got to a point where I had to sit down and talk to myself.

“I was going out to train and I was doing it for me. I was going to train to better myself because it’s easy to throw a strop, to be angry around the place, to be a bad egg. 

“For me, it was the opposite. I learned about myself and that strengthened my mindset. I was with the team whenever they needed me. 

“Players like Mason Mount, Reece James, Callum Hudson-Odoi – the players younger than me – I kind of had to lift them and be their support, help them and encourage them.

“I had an ambition and a goal that I set myself and it was to go out there and be the best I can be, to prove to everyone my true abilities.

“The easy option would’ve been to stick around and sit down. Chelsea’s a massive club, they will compete and try to win trophies, so the easy option would’ve been to do that.

“I realised that I needed to go out and prove myself. I took a decision and it was the right one.”

Abraham has settled in Rome, scoring two goals and as many assists in his first seven appearances for Roma in the Serie A

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