"He has what Pep Guardiola is looking for,"- Vincent Kompany singles out Manchester City youngster after senior debut

Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany has hailed youngster Romeo Lavia, after the Belgian talent's senior debut for the club this week. The 17-year-old is one of the most highly-regarded youngsters currently on the books at City. Lavia joined the Cityzens during the 2020 summer transfer window from hometown side Anderlecht and following the culmination of his first year at the club, was named the EDS Player of the Year. The young midfielder has since made his senior debut for the club, as City thrashed Wycombe Wanderers 6-1 in a Carabao Cup third round tie on Tuesday night. After that performance he earned a praise from Kompany, as the City legend said:

“Of course, I would have preferred to see Romeo [Lavia] in purple first and then in Manchester City’s blue, but I am very happy for him - City need guys with this kind of profile.   “When Romeo was still training here with the A-squad, he showed he was very eager to learn and willing to listen, he picked up a lot and showed that he is aggressive in recovering the ball and while also being calm on the ball.   You need that in that position, Lavia has what Pep Guardiola is looking for. Normally as a young player you only have one chance in a million to immediately break through at Manchester City, but Lavia can realise that."

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