Former Southampton midfielder picks Premier League legend...

Romeo Lavia, Southampton’s former kid wonder, recalls his special encounter with Cristiano Ronaldo, the Premier

League icon.

Playing in the Premier League is undoubtedly a dream come true for any player. It’s even more unforgettable for

teenagers who get to see professional football for the first time.

If this situation seems exciting, how about also granting a childhood dream? That frequently includes having the

opportunity to meet, if not pitch alongside, an all-time legend.

Although it may seem unrealistic, some chosen prodigies do manage to achieve all of these goals. Romeo Lavia, a

former midfielder for Southampton, is one of them.

The defence oriented playmaker spent one year at St. Mary’s but left a lasting impression among the Saints. The club

would also have preferred to keep him on their roster for longer but Chelsea’s tempting offer didn’t let them do that.

Even though Lavia has had a difficult time at Chelsea, the 21-year-old has had an excellent Premier League debut.

Lavia recently gave a lengthy interview to Rising Ballers on his encouraging development. When asked about his

favourite moment in his career, the Belgian recalled playing against Cristiano Ronaldo with fondness.

Lavia put it thus way: “I recall that moment as if it were yesterday. Time seemed to stop when he stepped onto the

pitch. I had lost interest in the game. For over two minutes, all I could do was stare at him. Yes, that was

unquestionably the pinnacle of my professional life.

Lavia is alluding to a match that also occurred during his illustrious time at Southampton. Even though the Saints

also lost there, they gave Manchester United a fierce fight.

One that ought to be repeated in Saturday’s derby against Bournemouth. Let’s hope that this outcome enhances the

Saints’ performance as well.

Former Southampton midfielder picks Premier League legend in his pinnacle moment