Former Chelsea right-back Tino Livramento has insisted he made the ‘right decision’ when he left the club to join Southampton last summer. The 19-year-old came through the ranks at Chelsea and was named academy player of the year last season.
However, he didn’t make a first-team appearance for the Blues with the likes of Reece James and Cesar Azpilicueta featuring prominently in Thomas Tuchel’s plans. And as a result of the lack of opportunities Livramento opted to leave the club in search of first-team football.
He has been given that chance on the south coast, making 30 appearances for the Saints and impressing in his maiden Premier League campaign. His form has caught the attention of a number of sides and Tuchel recently revealed that Chelsea would’ve preferred to loan Livramento out for the season; as opposed to selling him for £5million, however, the deal did include a buy-back clause.
