Kevin De Bruyne tipped Chelsea-linked wonderkid, Romeo Lavia, who is currently playing for Southampton to reach the top in 2022.
talkSPORT have reported that Graham Potter and Co. are considering a £50 million bid to sign Lavia, who has been a revelation at St. Mary’s.
However, it seems De Bruyne always knew in his heart of hearts that the former Man City youngster was always destined to play at the highest level.
Right from the moment Romeo Lavia stepped on the pitch in a Southampton kit, he looked ready to stake a claim as one of the best young defensive midfielders in Europe.
The Belgian’s ability to sweep up any and every sign of danger whilst being a Rolls-Royce on the ball makes him an incredibly well-rounded No.6, which is why Chelsea seem to be interested in signing him.
Even in a relatively mediocre Southampton side against top sides like Tottenham and Manchester United, Lavia had a case for being one of, if not the best player on the pitch.
But a certain De Bruyne always felt the 19-year-old was cut from a special cloth.
Kevin De Bruyne tipped Chelsea-linked Romeo Lavia to reach the top in 2022
Man City midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne has always backed Chelsea-linked starlet Romeo Lavia to become a top-class player.
“He’s [Romeo Lavia] very good. He’s been training with us [the Man City first-team] since the end of last year [2021].”
“If he continues his development, I think he’ll be a top player”, De Bruyne said on the MIDMID podcast last year.
Chelsea could well be signing a potential world-class player in the future from Southampton, going by the assessment from arguably the best midfielder in world football in Kevin De Bruyne
The fact that the generally understated 30-year-old was so bullish about his fellow countryman’s future speaks volumes about the potential Lavia has.
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