Official : Talented wing-back departs Chelsea after ten years

Published: August 02, 2021

Chelsea have announced through their official website that academy defender Tino Livramento has completed a permanent transfer to Premier League rivals Southampton.

The talented wing-back has departed Chelsea after ten years having joined the club at U9 level.

Livramento has inked a five-year contract at Southampton and bolsters Ralph Hasenhüttl's squad ahead of the 2021-2022 season.

The 18-year-old was named Chelsea's Academy Player of the Year last season and was a non-playing substitute for Premier League matches with Manchester City and Arsenal.

One of the best young players in his position in England, Livramento notched ten assists for Chelsea's youth teams in his final season with the club and was on target against Arsenal and Liverpool in the Premier League 2, and Barnsley in the FA Youth Cup.

The England U19 international links up with Nigerian duo Oludare Olufunwa and Nathan Tella at Southampton.

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