Chelsea have agreed a deal with Sporting CP to sign Portuguese wonderkid Geovany Quenda.
Chelsea have officially reached an agreement to sign highly rated Portuguese talent Geovany Quenda from Sporting CP.
The Premier League side successfully negotiated a club-to-club deal with the Portuguese giants following a successful medical evaluation.
According to renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano, the 17-year-old has given his approval to Enzo Maresca’s project and will join Chelsea in 2026.
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Quenda is a highly versatile player, excelling as both a winger and a wing-back.
Despite his young age, he has already attracted significant attention across Europe due to his impressive performances in Liga Portugal.
This campaign, Quenda has made 25 league appearances, contributing to six goals and assists combined.
Most recently, he played a key role in Sporting CP’s 3-1 victory over Casa Pia, assisting Gonçalo Inácio’s opening goal in league action on Sunday.
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The win helped Sporting maintain their lead at the top of the league, underlining Quenda’s growing importance to the team.
Chelsea’s long-term vision includes integrating young and dynamic talent into their squad, and Quenda’s arrival aligns perfectly with that strategy.
While he will remain at Sporting for now, the Blues will be eagerly awaiting his arrival in 2026.
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Meanwhile, Chelsea have been enjoying a solid run in European competition.
On Thursday, they secured their place in the UEFA Europa Conference League Round of 16 with a 1-0 victory over Copenhagen, sealing a 3-1 aggregate win.
In the Premier League, they currently sit 4th with 49 points, trailing leaders Liverpool (70 points) by 21 points.
As Chelsea continues to build for the future, the addition of Quenda highlights their commitment to youth development and squad depth.
