Chelsea have successfully finalized the acquisition of Romeo Lavia from Southampton for a substantial fee of £58 million.
The young midfielder has officially joined the Blues, signing a lucrative seven-year deal with the London-based club.
- Romeo Lavia becomes a Chelsea player in a £58 million transfer
- Commits to a seven-year contract with the club
- Bolsters Chelsea’s ongoing midfield reconstruction efforts
Having secured Lavia’s signature, Chelsea put forth an offer comprising £53 million along with an additional £5 million designated for potential add-ons, a proposal that Southampton ultimately accepted.
For the upcoming 2023-24 season, Romeo Lavia will proudly sport the No. 45 jersey as he represents Chelsea on the field.
Romeo Lavia’s football journey began within the Anderlecht youth system, where he honed his skills over a span of eight years.
Subsequently, at the age of 16, he embarked on a new chapter by joining Manchester City.
Although his tenure with Manchester City saw him make only one appearance for the senior team, Lavia’s path led him to Southampton, where he made a notable impact despite the club’s relegation in the previous season.
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Amidst interest from both Chelsea and Liverpool, Lavia emerged as an exciting midfield prospect.
In a transfer saga that also involved Moises Caicedo, Lavia ultimately opted for Chelsea, turning down the advances of Liverpool.
The upcoming Premier League fixture against West Ham on Sunday could mark Romeo Lavia’s debut for Chelsea.
“I’m really happy to join Chelsea and be a part of this exciting project.
It’s an amazing football club with a great history and I’m really excited to get started.
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I can’t wait to meet all my new teammates and build a chemistry together to achieve great things together.”
Joining him in this potentially significant match is Moises Caicedo, the £115 million signing, who is expected to contribute to the team’s performance at the London Stadium.
