Chelsea's Romeo Lavia Clarifies Heritage as Congolese
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia has refuted claims regarding his Ghanaian roots, stating that his family background is Congolese. In an interview with UK-based Ghanaian journalist Rahman Osman, following Chelsea's 2-0 win over Manchester United, Lavia, 22, addressed the speculation circulating on social media.
He emphasized that he does not have any Ghanaian heritage, declaring, “I am from Congo.” Lavia was born in Brussels, Belgium, on January 6, 2004, to Congolese parents. His football career began at Anderlecht before he joined Manchester City in 2020.
He transferred to Southampton in 2022, where his performances drew interest from various European clubs. Chelsea secured his services in August 2023 for a reported fee of £58 million.
Lavia has represented Belgium at various youth levels and is currently part of the senior national team setup.
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