![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/kevin-de-bruynes-role-in-helping-romeo-lavia-become-premier-league-wonderkid/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_GettyImages-1455828599.jpg&description=Chelsea have agreed a £58million deal with Southampton to sign former Manchester City youngster Romeo Lavia - despite Liverpool's interest in the Belgium international Romeo Lavia became a Premier League star after being spotted by Pep Guardiola in a tournament organised by Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgium international, 19, is on the verge of joining Chelsea from Championship side Southampton in a £58million deal. He has snubbed Liverpool to join Mauricio Pochettino's side, with the transfer expected to be announced in the coming days. Lavia's move to Stamford Bridge comes after a breakthrough season with the Saints. Although Southampton suffered relegation from the Premier League in May, the teenager impressed in midfield to leave England's biggest clubs chasing his signature. Yet Lavia may not have become a Premier League favourite if it wasn't for Guardiola watching him in the KDB Cup, a tournament co-organised by the Manchester City midfielder. Lavia, who was 15 at the time, impressed enough to earn a move to the Etihad. The youngster was on the books at Anderlecht when Guardiola watched him play in Belgium, his homeland. That persuaded the City boss to sign him as a 16-year-old, giving him the chance to flourish in one of European football's best academies. Lavia played two games for Guardiola's side during the 2021/22 campaign and trained with the first team. "He is very good," said De Bruyne in 2022. "He's been training with us since the end of last year. If he continues his development, I think he'll be a top player." Yet it's hard for any young player to break into Guardiola's side. Lavia needed to leave the Etihad to play regularly and joined Southampton a year ago for an initial £10.5m. That allowed him to play 29 Premier League games last season and make a name for himself. What do you make of Chelsea's decision to sign Romeo Lavia? Let us know in the comments below! Lavia was expected to leave Southampton after their relegation, but they were unwilling to){kind=link}
Chelsea have agreed a £58million deal with Southampton to sign former Manchester City youngster Romeo Lavia – despite Liverpool’s interest in the Belgium international
Romeo Lavia became a Premier League star after being spotted by Pep Guardiola in a tournament organised by Kevin De Bruyne.
The Belgium international, 19, is on the verge of joining Chelsea from Championship side Southampton in a £58million deal. He has snubbed Liverpool to join Mauricio Pochettino’s side, with the transfer expected to be announced in the coming days.
Lavia’s move to Stamford Bridge comes after a breakthrough season with the Saints. Although Southampton suffered relegation from the Premier League in May, the teenager impressed in midfield to leave England’s biggest clubs chasing his signature.
Yet Lavia may not have become a Premier League favourite if it wasn’t for Guardiola watching him in the KDB Cup, a tournament co-organised by the Manchester City midfielder. Lavia, who was 15 at the time, impressed enough to earn a move to the Etihad.