Rio Ngumoha in action for LiverpoolLiverpool have been instructed to hand Chelsea £2.8million following a tribunal's ruling on the signing of Rio Ngumoha. The 17-year-old attacker moved to Liverpool in September 2024 after departing Chelsea's youth set-up, entitling the Blues to financial compensation. His choice to reject their advances and relocate to Merseyside led to a deterioration in relations between the two Premier League powerhouses. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTTrendingThe tribunal was required to establish the sum Chelsea were due for contributing to Ngumoha's progression. Read our Privacy Policy"I think he has the most minutes of all 17-year-olds in the Premier League.

Source: Express February 05, 2026 20:39 UTC