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Armando Broja has won 27 caps for Albania, scoring five goals Burnley have completed the signing of Armando Broja from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee believed to be worth up to £20m. The Albania international striker has agreed a five-year contract at Turf Moor and becomes the second player this week to make the move from Stamford Bridge with Lesley Ugochukwu, also having made the switch to Lancashire. "It's a really positive time to be joining this club ahead of the start of the new Premier League season. I can't wait to get going, " said Broja. "I'm feeling good, I'm ready and I'm excited about the challenge of playing for this club. "I can already feel the support from the Burnley fans. I can tell you all that I will be giving my all every time I pull on the famous Claret shirt. " Chelsea's £250m of academy sales in three years Colwill set to miss most of season after surgery Chelsea in talks to sign Man Utd winger Garnacho The 23-year-old first played for Chelsea in 2020 and made 38 appearances for the Blues in all competitions. However, he struggled for regular first-team football and has spent time on loan at Vitesse Arnhem, Southampton, Fulham and Everton in recent seasons. Broja becomes Burnley's ninth signing of the summer and joins the Clarets squad prior to this weekend's home friendly against Lazio. Scott Parker's side begin their Premier League campaign on Saturday, 16 August when they travel to Tottenham (15: 00 BST). Latest Burnley news, analysis and fan views Get Burnley news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Chelsea's £250m of academy sales in three years Birmingham and Ipswich level at break in Championship opener Woakes may risk rehab over surgery to make Ashes Annika returns to solve unfathomable murders Exposing the techniques criminals use to steal your money The perplexing story of a mysterious fugitive and hijacker The Soviet scientist who made two-headed dogs 'So many unknowns' - Championship club-by-club preview Who is most likely to challenge Liverpool this season? When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? My 30-year-old world record 'not a good sign for athletics' - Edwards When do top European leagues start - and who will star? Brave complete nail-biting win over Originals. Video Brave complete nail-biting win over Originals Can Salah do it again? Avoid Mbeumo & Cunha? Five key FPL questions Debt, delays & desperation - how Sheff Wed crisis impacts fans Why is it so hard to break into the NFL? Meet post-grad medic who stunned Muir at UK Champs Bring back the Delap delivery - how to make throw-ins a weapon 'Winning the Ashes would be Stokes' greatest miracle' How will Russell feel about Mercedes contract saga? Lions tour awards - best player, moment and try, and a word on the Welshman. .. 'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win. Video'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win 'I needed to get myself together' - Fitzpatrick on finding form Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.