Romeo Lavia has made a bold admission about his future at Chelsea, declaring he'll be the first to walk out the door if he loses faith in the project—but insists he's fully convinced the club will bounce back.

The 22-year-old Belgian midfielder is gearing up for Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley, a match that could salvage something from what has been another turbulent season for the Blues. Currently languishing in ninth place in the Premier League, winning the FA Cup appears to be Chelsea's only realistic route into European competition next term.

Lavia joined Chelsea from Southampton in the summer of 2023 for a fee reportedly worth up to £58 million, but his time at Stamford Bridge has been far from smooth. Injuries have plagued his spell, limiting him to just 43 appearances—and he's yet to complete a full 90 minutes. Now in his third season, he's been a witness to the entire BlueCo era, a period marked by heavy criticism of the club's ownership and growing fan protests.

Despite the turmoil, Lavia remains steadfast in his belief. "Yes, of course, the day I lose belief, I will probably be the first one to leave this place," he told The Standard. "When you're in the building, never at any point do you see a loss of belief. On a personal note, I 100 per cent believe we will turn it around and get back to the Chelsea everyone knows."

His comments come at a crucial moment for the club, with fans growing increasingly frustrated and trust in the ownership at an all-time low. But Lavia's conviction suggests there's still a core of belief inside the dressing room.

In positive news for Chelsea, reports indicate that Reece James is ready to start the FA Cup final—a major boost for the team. The right-back hasn't started a game since March but recently played his first minutes in weeks, offering a glimmer of hope ahead of the Wembley showdown.

For Chelsea fans, Lavia's words are a reminder that while the road has been rocky, the belief in a brighter future hasn't faded—at least not yet.