CONFIRM: Romeo Lavia has been confirmed as Chelsea’s latest big-monҽy transfer
The Blues have agreed to pay Southampton £55 million up front and an additional £3 million in add-ons to get the services of the Belgian midfielder.
Liverpool’s several offers for the 19-year-old earlier in the summer were all turned down, and now they’ve lost out to Chelsea again. Liverpool also had a late approach for Moises Caicedo denied, and Chelsea signed him to a British record deal with Brighton this week for £115 million.
To compete with Caicedo for a spot in Mauricio Pochettino’s expensively-assembled new-look midfield, Lavia completed his medical on Thursday and signed a seven-year contract through 2030. He could make his Premier League debut as soon as Sunday’s London derby away at West Ham. He’s going to west London and wearing the no. 45 shirt.
I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Chelsea on this innovative endeavor. Lavia exclaimed, “I’m incredibly pleased to get started. This is an incredible football club with a fantastic history.
I’m looking forward to connecting with my new teammates and developing our team dynamic.
With the upcоming arrival оf teenage Brazilian striker Deivid Washingtоn frоm Santоs, Chelsea’s transfer spending this summer has already reached abоut £380m. Under the оwnership оf Tоdd Bоehly-Clearlake, they are rapidly apprоaching the $1 billiоn mark in just three transfer periоds.
Upon Romeo’s arrival at Chelsea, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, the club’s co-sporting directors, expressed their delight. We’ve been keeping an eye on him ever since he showed off his talent in the Premier League for Southampton last year, when he impressed despite his young age.
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We anticipate him making an immediate and lasting contribution to Chelsea this season and beyond.
Michael Olise will not be joining Chelsea despite widespread speculation that he would. However, on Thursday, after the Blues activated his £35 million release clause, the France Under-21 winger signed a massive new contract with Crystal Palace.
Nottingham Forest are interested in a deal for Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah, but Chelsea has held conversations with them over £50 million striker Brennan Johnson, who is also being pursued by Tottenham and Brentford.
Chelsea also made contact with Mohammed Kudus, an Ajax midfielder who is expected to sign with West Ham, and Gabri Veiga, a playmaker for Celta Vigo.
CONFIRM: Romeo Lavia has been confirmed as Chelsea’s latest big-monҽy transfer
The Blues have agreed to pay Southampton £55 million up front and an additional £3 million in add-ons to get the services of the Belgian midfielder.
Liverpool’s several offers for the 19-year-old earlier in the summer were all turned down, and now they’ve lost out to Chelsea again. Liverpool also had a late approach for Moises Caicedo denied, and Chelsea signed him to a British record deal with Brighton this week for £115 million.
To compete with Caicedo for a spot in Mauricio Pochettino’s expensively-assembled new-look midfield, Lavia completed his medical on Thursday and signed a seven-year contract through 2030. He could make his Premier League debut as soon as Sunday’s London derby away at West Ham. He’s going to west London and wearing the no. 45 shirt.
I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Chelsea on this innovative endeavor. Lavia exclaimed, “I’m incredibly pleased to get started. This is an incredible football club with a fantastic history.
I’m looking forward to connecting with my new teammates and developing our team dynamic.
With the upcоming arrival оf teenage Brazilian striker Deivid Washingtоn frоm Santоs, Chelsea’s transfer spending this summer has already reached abоut £380m. Under the оwnership оf Tоdd Bоehly-Clearlake, they are rapidly apprоaching the $1 billiоn mark in just three transfer periоds.
Upon Romeo’s arrival at Chelsea, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, the club’s co-sporting directors, expressed their delight. We’ve been keeping an eye on him ever since he showed off his talent in the Premier League for Southampton last year, when he impressed despite his young age.
Live-blog the transfer! Stay up-to-date on all the newest Chelsea news and rumors here!
We anticipate him making an immediate and lasting contribution to Chelsea this season and beyond.
Michael Olise will not be joining Chelsea despite widespread speculation that he would. However, on Thursday, after the Blues activated his £35 million release clause, the France Under-21 winger signed a massive new contract with Crystal Palace.
Nottingham Forest are interested in a deal for Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah, but Chelsea has held conversations with them over £50 million striker Brennan Johnson, who is also being pursued by Tottenham and Brentford.
Chelsea also made contact with Mohammed Kudus, an Ajax midfielder who is expected to sign with West Ham, and Gabri Veiga, a playmaker for Celta Vigo.
