Following Tariq Lamptey's transfer to Brighton and Hove Albion, the youngster has revealed that it was difficult to leave Chelsea FC.
The 19-year-old who has been with the Blues since age seven but completed his move to Brighton today on transfer deadline day.
In a first interview after making the switch, Tariq Lamptey has shared that the decision to leave Chelsea was very tough.
"It was a really tough decision to leave as I’ve been at Chelsea since the age of seven and seen it all the way to the under-23s, and then the first team", the English-born Ghanaian said.
He added, "It was a proud moment when I made my Premier League debut, but I felt that it was the right time to start a new chapter and come to this brilliant club.
"The manager and the club have shown great faith in bringing me here. I just hope I can repay their trust, and help the club reach their goals and objectives".
Lamptey's transfer has earned Chelsea 4.5 million Euros.