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Burnley sign Broja from Chelsea

London, Aug 8 (UNI) 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.
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