The court concluded with Liverpool suffering a bitter defeat to Chelsea in a shocking lawsuit

Following the ruling from the Professional Football Compensation Committee, Liverpool must pay Chelsea a total of £6.8 million to officially acquire the promising young talent Rio Ngumoha.

The controversial transfer saga between the two Premier League giants has finally ended after the official decision from the Professional Football Compensation Committee (PFCC).

Accordingly, Liverpool is required to pay Chelsea an initial fee of £2.8 million (equivalent to $3.79 million) to cover training and development costs for the winger Rio Ngumoha.

This ruling is mandatory and non-negotiable after the player chose to leave the Stamford Bridge academy to join Anfield in September 2024 at just 16 years old.

However, the £2.8 million figure is only the starting point in the financial agreement. Based on additional clauses tied to performance, the total deal value could increase by another £4 million, raising the total amount Liverpool must pay to £6.8 million.

These additional fees will be triggered by key milestones in Ngumoha’s career such as first-team appearances, signing a professional contract, and notably achievements with the England national team.

Furthermore, Chelsea cleverly included a clause entitling them to 20% of any profit if Liverpool sells Ngumoha to another club in the future.

Despite the substantial compensation fee for a teenage player, Liverpool believes this represents a genuine bargain for the club’s long-term future. Since moving to Merseyside, Rio Ngumoha has quickly impressed experts and fans alike.

Recently, in his Premier League debut this season, he ignited the stadium by scoring the winning goal in the 100th minute against Newcastle United. Ngumoha’s skillful dribbling and confidence inside the penalty area have convinced coach Arne Slot, who is using him cautiously but with high hopes to gradually replace key players on the wing.

To date, the young English international has made 13 appearances across all competitions, totaling 349 minutes on the pitch. Ngumoha’s rapid development is why Liverpool’s management decided not to sign a replacement for Luis Diaz, clearing the way for this 17-year-old talent to grow.

Top performances like in the 5-0 Champions League victory over Qarabag clearly demonstrate this player’s huge potential. Liverpool hopes that in the coming years, as Ngumoha hones his skills and becomes a first-team mainstay, the multi-million pound compensation paid to rival Chelsea will prove to be one of the club’s most successful investments ever.