Football fans were left scratching their heads after a bizarre transfer sequence saw a Former Chelsea Striker officially sign contracts tied to two different clubs within the space of a single day.
It looked like a paperwork blunder or a reporting error, but the reality was more technical — and completely legal.
The forward had been playing in Turkey on loan from an Italian club under a deal that included a mandatory purchase clause.
That clause wasn’t optional or negotiable once performance conditions were met. The Turkish side had to activate it and complete a permanent transfer.
They did exactly that, filed the documents, paid the agreed fee, and registered the striker as their player. At that moment, the transfer was done and recognized by football authorities.
What the public didn’t see was that another club had already lined up a separate deal.
Tammy Abraham was already in advanced talks with a Premier League team (Read here) that wanted him back.
Once the Turkish club completed the mandatory purchase, they immediately gained the right to sell him.
The English side moved fast, submitted a stronger offer, and finalized a second transfer almost instantly.
That created the unusual situation where the player was permanently signed, and then sold, within about 24 hours.
No rules were broken. No shortcuts were taken. This was contract structure meeting transfer speed.
The Italian club got its guaranteed fee. The Turkish club fulfilled its obligation and reportedly made a margin on the resale.
The buying English club secured a proven striker without dealing with the earlier loan restrictions.
