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Liverpool has continued its pattern of snapping up some of the best young talent around with the Reds completing the signing of teenager Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea.

Ngumoha, who has been described as one of the best players in his age group in the country and has represented England at U16 level, signs as a scholar at Liverpool after a deal was concluded.

It was first reported in July that the 16-year-old had decided to leave Chelsea, leaving the Premier League side 'furious'.



He chose to move to Anfield but the switch had to get approval from the Premier League.

Such a process is standard when a player moves between academies.

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According to The Athletic, no compensation fee has been agreed between Liverpool and Chelsea, although it is likely to be a six-figure sum for the teenager.

Ngumoha confirmed his move on Instagram as he posed with a No.11 shirt at Anfield and inside the first-team dressing room.

Ngumoha arrives on Merseyside with a great reputation having shone with Chelsea's academy sides.

Harvey Elliott (Fulham), Kaide Gordon (Derby County), Bobby Clark (Newcastle United), James McConnell (Sunderland) and Ben Doak (Celtic) are other examples of players who have chosen the Reds as their next step, convinced by the opportunities that they will be provided with.

The Reds also confirmed the signing of teenage defender Alvin Ayman from Wolves last week.

The 16-year-old arrives after a deal was agreed with the Premier League side.


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