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Chelsea’s biggest transfer failure leaves them watching Liverpool with envy

The former Chelsea youngster was the star man for Liverpool in their Champions League win over Villarreal…

By Amie Wilson · Football London

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 9:34 AM

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Amie Wilson argues Chelsea will regret losing winger Rio Ngumoha following his impressive development at Liverpool.
Ngumoha provided two assists in Liverpool's 4-3 Champions League win against Villarreal.
Chelsea are set to receive a development fee between £2.8 million and £6.8 million.

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Amie Wilson highlights Chelsea's potential regret over losing teenage winger Rio Ngumoha to Liverpool, where he has become a first-team regular. The 18-year-old impressed with two assists during Liverpool's 4-3 Champions League victory over Villarreal, drawing significant praise from manager Andoni Iraola.

Chelsea will receive a development fee between £2.8 million and £6.8 million for Ngumoha, who originally left Stamford Bridge for better first-team pathway opportunities. The youngster made his senior Liverpool debut at age 16 and has since earned a senior England cap.

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