Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia joins Chelsea. The 19-year-old Belgian has signed a seven-year contract, until June 2030, according to the Pensioners' official website.. According to unofficial information, this transfer cost Chelsea 60 million pounds.. The rookie will wear number 45 for the Blues..

Last season, Lavia scored one goal and provided one assist in 35 appearances for Southampton.. Media reported that Liverpool wanted to buy the player. Both clubs were willing to pay around ?

60m for the Belgian, but Lavia opted to continue his career with Chelsea. Chelsea completed the most expensive transfer in Premier League history. Ecuadorian Moises Caicedo became a teammate of Ukrainian Mykhailo Mudrik, for whom the Blues paid Brighton 115 million pounds. Recall that Mauricio Pochettino's team started the new season of the English Championship with a home draw with Liverpool (1:1). The Blues will take on West Ham in the Premier League matchday 2 on August 20..