Chelsea legend John Terry has extended his best wishes to young winger Rio Ngumoha after the player made the move from Chelsea to Premier League rivals Liverpool. Ngumoha, who began making waves in Chelsea’s Under-21 squad at just 15 years old, has now signed a scholar’s contract with Liverpool.
The England youth international will start his journey with Liverpool's Under-18 team. According to The Athletic, while the Premier League has approved the transfer, a tribunal may still be necessary to determine the compensation fee between the two clubs.
Ngumoha, now 16, could make his debut for Liverpool in their upcoming match against Blackburn Rovers next Saturday. He announced the transfer on Instagram with the caption, “Delighted to sign for Liverpool YNWA.”
John Terry, currently a coach in Chelsea’s academy, responded to the post, simply saying: "Good luck, mate."