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Rio Ngumoha explains future ambition and ‘no-brainer’ Liverpool transfer decision

Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha has been talking at the England camp ahead of their UEFA Nations League meeting with Croatia at Wembley on Thursday evening…

By Ian Doyle · Liverpool Echo

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 7:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Rio Ngumoha described his transfer to Liverpool as a "no-brainer" and shared ambitions of winning the Ballon d'Or.
The 18-year-old winger left Chelsea in 2024 after Liverpool presented a clear pathway to the first team.
Ngumoha has made 44 appearances for Liverpool and earned three senior caps for England.

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Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha has stated that his move to the club was a "no-brainer" and revealed his ambition to win the Ballon d'Or. Speaking from the England camp ahead of their UEFA Nations League clash with Croatia, the 18-year-old explained that Liverpool provided a clear pathway to first-team football after he left Chelsea in 2024.

Ngumoha, who has made 44 appearances for Liverpool and earned three senior England caps, noted he was inspired by Harry Kane's recent Ballon d'Or victory. With Bukayo Saka sidelined through injury, Ngumoha could be in contention to start under England manager Thomas Tuchel.

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