Liverpool wizard who wowed Alan Shearer is set to have his wages more than tripled in new contract
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Rio Ngumoha is set to receive a modest wage increase upon signing his first professional contract with Liverpool, raising his pay to approximately £1,000 per week. Currently earning around £300 per week as a scholar, this increase reflects Liverpool’s policy of maintaining reasonable salary structures for emerging academy players, guided by academy director Alex Inglethorpe who also introduced a wage cap of just over £50,000 annually for youth players[1].
Ngumoha, a 16-year-old winger, made an immediate impact by scoring a stoppage-time winner against Newcastle just four minutes into his Premier League debut. Speaking after the match, he expressed excitement about the fan support but emphasized staying grounded and proving he can compete at the highest level despite his age[1].
Liverpool’s signing of Ngumoha from Chelsea’s academy in 2024 involved a complex registration process with the Premier League due to Chelsea’s strong opposition, which included banning Liverpool scouts from their academy matches[2]. As a result, a tribunal (Professional Football Compensation Committee) will soon determine how much Liverpool must pay Chelsea in compensation for Ngumoha’s transfer, weighing factors such as his age, playing record, and time spent at Chelsea[2].
The tribunal is expected to set a compensation fee similar to that of Harvey Elliott, whom Liverpool signed from Fulham for an initial £1.5 million with potential add-ons totaling about £4.3 million. Considering Chelsea’s displeasure in losing Ngumoha, a fee in that range is anticipated[2][4].
Overall, Ngumoha’s contract and compensation situation highlight Liverpool’s commitment to nurturing young talent responsibly while managing relations with rival clubs and maintaining salary discipline within their academy structures.
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