Romeo Lavia: Chelsea sign Belgium midfielder from Southampton in £58m deal

Chelsea person completed the signing of Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia from Southampton for an archetypal £53m.

Lavia made 34 appearances successful each competitions past play but could not assistance forestall Saints' relegation from the Premier League.

"I'm truly blessed articulation Chelsea and beryllium a portion of this breathtaking project," said Lavia.

"It's an astonishing shot nine with a large past and I'm truly excited to get started.

"I can't hold to conscionable each my caller team-mates and physique a chemistry to execute large things together."

Liverpool were besides keen connected Lavia, but had a 3rd bid believed to person been for astir £46m including add-ons rejected by Southampton earlier this month.

Lavia becomes the 2nd subordinate this week opting for Chelsea implicit Jurgen Klopp's side, pursuing successful the footsteps of Moises Caicedo, who joined the Blues from Brighton for a £100m fee which could emergence to a British grounds £115m.

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