Lavia decides to join Chelsea over Liverpool
theathletic.com
Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia has decided to join Chelsea. Relations between the two clubs are good, so no issues are anticipated regarding an agreement. A fee in the region of £50million plus add-ons is expected to seal the 19-year-old’s transfer. Chelsea faced competition from Liverpool for the Belgium international, but the Anfield side are aware of Lavia’s choice. Lavia would be joining another Liverpool target, Moises Caicedo, in moving to Stamford Bridge. Follow the summer transfer window with The Athletic… Transfer news — live updates Premier League done deals Daily...
  • designated_fridge@lemmy.worldEnglish
    71·
    1 year ago

    Is it just money? Or why would Lavia and Caicedo choose the football dumpster fire project that is Chelsea over Liverpool?

    • elroon@lemmy.oneEnglish
      5·
      1 year ago

      Considering Chelsea’s contract lengths, it’s no wonder players chose them. No matter what happens - bad form, injuries - they’re set for majority of their careers.

      It also has the potential to massively backfire for Chelsea, we’ll have to wait and see.

    • zefiax@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Because Chelsea’s project is a lot more exciting, full of young talent, uber a manager that is known for developing talent, under an ownership that is willing to invest no matter what.

    • Gunrigger@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Additionally to the other replies, a lot of players (seemingly more prevelant in foreign players) have more of a desire to be in and around London given the choice.

  • z2k_@lemmy.nzEnglish
    5·
    1 year ago

    Damn, Chelsea doing to Liverpool what they did to Arsenal last season