Recent reports from The Athletic suggest that Chelsea have the opportunity to bring Tino Livramento back to Stamford Bridge during the upcoming summer transfer window. This opportunity arises as Southampton. The club where Livramento currently plays, were relegated from the Premier League.
Now let’s delve into the latest updates regarding Tino Livramento’s situation and Chelsea’s involvement.
Chelsea previously sold Tino Livramento to Southampton in August 2021 for a reported fee of £5 million. However, during the negotiations, Chelsea managed to secure a buyback clause. And a sell-on fee as part of the deal.
The buyback clause is to become active this summer. This means that Chelsea has the option to trigger the clause and bring Livramento back to Stamford Bridge. It is in belief that Livramento continues to be highly in regard by individuals within the Chelsea hierarchy. Making the possibility of exercising the buyback clause more likely.
The specific percentage of the sell-on clause in Livramento’s transfer from Chelsea to Southampton has not been in mention in the provided information.
Chelsea and Livramento
Currently, Newcastle United is reportedly the most interested club in signing Livramento. The Magpies have allegedly made a bid of £23 million to Southampton for the talented England Under-21 international. It is worth noting that Livramento has received praise in the past, with former footballer Paul Merson describing him as “outstanding.”
From our perspective, it would not be wise for Chelsea to exercise Livramento’s buyback clause. The reason being that Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea’s current manager, already has Reece James at his disposal for the right-back position. Additionally, the club recently acquired Malo Gusto from Lyon for a significant fee of £26.3 million in January. Further strengthening their right-back options.
It would be unusual for Chelsea to reacquire Livramento and end up with three high-quality right-backs vying for a single position. However, if Pochettino decides to deploy James in midfield, then a move for Livramento could potentially make more sense.
Indeed, spending £35 million on a position that is not urgently in need of reinforcements, such as the right-back position, may not be the most prudent use of funds. It would be more logical, in our opinion, for Chelsea to allocate that money towards acquiring a striker or strengthening their central midfield.
Nonetheless, it is advisable to monitor Livramento’s situation closely. Even if Chelsea chooses not to trigger the buyback clause, they stand to receive a substantial sum of money due to the sell-on clause included in the initial transfer. This means that if Livramento is sold to another club. Chelsea still benefit financially from the transaction.
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