Why Lavia joined Chelsea over Liverpool

Chelsea summer signing Romeo Lavia has opened up on why he opted to join the Blues this summer transfer window.

Following Southampton’s relegation, Lavia was linked with moves to Chelsea and Liverpool.

However, the young midfielder after he was confirmed as a Chelsea player revealed one of the reasons he signed for the Blues was because many of their players are young.

‘Three factors determined my decision,’ Lavia tells us in his first interview at Cobham.

‘The project and the ambitions of the club were key factors in me choosing Chelsea, but also the history behind the club. It’s really exciting to be a part of this football club and to write some history.

‘I’m really happy and proud. It’s a privilege to be able to put on this shirt. Most of the players we’ve signed are players I’ve played against, and thought ‘of, these players are good’, so to be able to work with them is a great feeling.

‘They are young players and good players, so it will be good to make each other better. That’s the only way to succeed.’