Chelsea unveil new signing Romeo Lavia [PICTURES]

Chelsea has unveiled sensational midfielder Romeo Lavia after he completed his move from Southampton.

The 19-year-old has signed a seven-year deal with the Blues which sees him contracted to the club until 2030.

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After completing his move, 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 team-mates and build a chemistry together to achieve great things together.’

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Co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart said: ‘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.

‘We believe he is ready to make an impact at Chelsea throughout the current campaign, and in the coming years.’

Still 19, Lavia offers a lot of positive hope for the future

Lavia began his career with Anderlecht, spending eight years with the club before joining Manchester City at the age of 16.

He impressed for the club’s Under-18s and Elite Development Squad and made his senior debut in September 2021. Lavia started in the EFL Cup against Wycombe Wanderers and helped his side to a 6-1 win.

Lavia made one further first-team appearance for City before completing a switch to Southampton last summer.

Romeo Lavia made 34 appearances for the now relegated Saints last campaign. Making several impressive performances, Lavia attracted interests from several clubs, including Liverpool. He shone in Southampton’s shocking victory at Stamford Bridge in February.