Liverpool Secures Commitment from Rio Ngumoha
Liverpool has officially secured Rio Ngumoha’s commitment with a professional contract, celebrating the young talent’s recent rise to the first team. The announcement, made on Thursday, follows his notable achievement of scoring a dramatic last-minute goal during a 3-2 match against Newcastle United, which solidified his status as a player to watch. Remarkably, this milestone occurred just days after his 17th birthday.
Impressive Early Career
The teenager has already made five senior appearances for Liverpool, including a noteworthy Champions League match where he contributed to a victory against Atlético Madrid. Prior to this development, Ngumoha had been operating under a scholar’s contract, having joined the club in the summer of 2024 from Chelsea’s youth academy. A compensation fee for his transfer is still pending determination by a tribunal due to his young age at the time of the transfer.
Record-Breaking Achievement
Ngumoha’s late goal against Newcastle not only sealed a crucial win for Liverpool but also etched his name in the record books as the fourth youngest goalscorer in Premier League history. Manager Arne Slot shared his admiration for the forward’s skills, highlighting the precision and confidence he displayed during the match.
“His finishing is exceptional for someone so young,” Slot remarked, noting the strength of his shot and the poise he showed under pressure. “He’s not shy about taking on opponents; his confidence is impressive for a 16-year-old,” he added, emphasizing that Ngumoha’s goal was a result of his natural ability and fearless attitude on the field.
