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19-year-old Belgian midfielder, Romeo Lavia completes move to Chelsea
Premier League club, Chelsea have finalized the signing of Belgian fast-rising midfielder, Romeo Lavia, from Southampton.
The North London side reportedly paid over €62.10 million including add-ons to sign Romeo Lavia ahead of Liverpool who were the first side to reach an agreement with Southampton for the player.
Just like in the case of Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia made it clear that his heart is at Chelsea which gave the North London side the needed edge to seal the deal.
Romeo Lavia’s arrival is Chelsea’s eighth signing this summer after the arrival of Moisés Caicedo, Christopher Nkunku, Axel Disasi, Nicolas Jackson, Lesley Ugochukwu, Robert Sánchez, and Ângelo.
The 19-year-old Belgian defensive midfielder signed a seven-year deal with Chelsea which will keep him at Stamford Bridge until June 30, 2030.
After completing his move to Chelsea, Romeo Lavia said: “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.
“I can’t wait to meet all my new teammates and build chemistry together to achieve great things together.”
Romeo Lavia started his career at Anderlecht in his native Belgium, where he played for eight years, before joining Manchester City in 2020.
After going through City’s development program, he made his senior debut in September 2021. After that, he made one more appearance for City’s starting lineup before completing a move to Southampton for a transfer fee worth €12.30 million in the summer of 2022.
Last season, Lavia played 34 games for Southampton in the Premier League but could not help them to escape relegation.
“We are very pleased to welcome Romeo to Chelsea. He demonstrated his quality in the Premier League last season at Southampton, showing maturity despite his young age, and is a player we have monitored for some time”, Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said.
“We believe he is ready to make an impact at Chelsea throughout the current campaign, and in the coming years.”
Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been dealt a devastating blow, losing his mother barely two months after the passing of his father.
Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news on X on New Year’s day, writing, “Rip mom, worst year of my life already” accompanied by tears and heartbreak emojis.
This emotional post came just hours after he shared a 2024 recap video, expressing optimism for the new year.
“2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he had written earlier.
Nwabali’s father died in November, just hours after the goalkeeper helped the Super Eagles secure a crucial point in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
The goalkeeper’s bravery on the field was evident as he manned the goalpost despite his personal loss.
His teammates, fans, and well-wishers rallied around him, offering condolences and support.
With the loss of both parents, Nwabali joins the likes of Victor Osimhen, who has also experienced the pain of losing both parents.
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé, shared a rare glimpse of his personal life during an interview with Mouloud Achour on Clique.
The 25-year-old addressed serious allegations about an alleged rape incident in Stockholm but captured attention with his reflections on love and relationships.
When asked about expressing love, the Les Bleus forward shared: “Yes, to my mother, my father, my little brother. I try to give them this affection every day.”
On romantic love, Mbappé revealed to Le Parisien: “Yes, in the past, I have already been in love and I hope that I will be again. But currently, no.”
Watch him speak below:
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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made a spectacular debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivering an impressive performance in the women’s 200m event.
After a disappointing setback in the women’s 100m, Ofili showcased her resilience by clinching victory in her heat with a new season’s best time of 22.24 seconds on Sunday, August 4. The victory has qualified her for the 2024 Olympics 200m women’s semi-finals which will take place this evening.
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