Rio Ngumoha quit Chelsea for Liverpool after being convinced by three players

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Rio Ngumoha stole the show on Monday with his last-minute heroics for Liverpool(Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Chelsea look to have let a diamond in Rio Ngumoha slip through their fingers to join rivals Liverpool, after the teenager was inspired by the likes of Conor Bradley and other Anfield youngsters to join the club.

This summer has seen the rise of the English midfielder, who turned heads with his pre-season performances.

His tally of two goals and two assists earlier this summer certainly built up a buzz around the player who has just celebrated his 17th birthday on Friday.



But, four days before his big day, Ngumoha made sure the footballing world knew exactly who he was.

In the 96th minute, Arne Slot took a gamble by subbing Ngumoha on for his Premier League debut, when the Reds were staring down the barrel of a disappointing 2-2 draw at Newcastle.

The then-16-year-old made an immediate impact, popping up at the far post in the 100th minute to tuck the ball into the net and send the away fans into ecstasy.

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His match-winning goal demonstrated the crucial role he could play for the current Premier League champions this season.

And the youngster, who only made his senior debut in January during the FA Cup victory over Accrington Stanley, has already proven that his decision to leave Chelsea about a year ago was the right one.

Ngumoha joined the Reds from the Blues last summer as a 15-year-old, having already trained with the first team at Stamford Bridge and made nine appearances for the Under-18s.

However, he became another one of the many Cobham talents to depart in search of more game time.

Ngumoha was reportedly inspired to join Liverpool after seeing the opportunities Jurgen Klopp provided for young players, according to The Athletic.

Jarell Quansah, Conor Bradley and Trey Nyoni's early involvement in the first team during the 2023/24 season under Klopp's management was particularly influential.

Rio Ngumoha is looking to be the steal of the season for Liverpool(Image: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Believing that Liverpool would offer him a better shot at Premier League action than Chelsea, Ngumoha made the move.

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