Overview

• Liverpool confirmed the deal on September 25, with multiple outlets reporting a three-year term to 2028, the maximum allowed for a player under 18, while the club did not disclose terms.
• Ngumoha has been fast-tracked under Arne Slot, becoming Liverpool’s youngest scorer with a 100th‑minute winner at Newcastle in August and making a Champions League cameo against Atlético Madrid.
• The Professional Football Compensation Committee case between Liverpool and Chelsea has been delayed, with reports indicating a session in November or December after no fee was agreed.
• Ngumoha left Chelsea’s academy in 2024 seeking a clearer first-team pathway at Anfield, a move that prompted friction between the clubs including reported restrictions on Liverpool scouts.
• Fan debate over the reported three-year length reflects rules that cap first contracts and wages for 17-year-olds, with scope for extensions once players turn 18 as seen in similar cases.