Chelsea have completed a double swoop for Sporting CP’s youngsters, one of which was a Manchester United target who Ruben Amorim badly wanted.
Chelsea have completed a double swoop for Sporting CP’s highly-rated youngsters Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo, further strengthening their commitment to securing young talent for the future.
Quenda, an exciting teenage winger, was previously on Manchester United’s radar, but Chelsea acted swiftly to finalize his transfer.
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The 17-year-old is set to join the Blues in 2026, allowing him time to continue his development before making the move to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea could pay up to £41.9 million for Quenda, according to Sky Sports, underlining the club’s belief in his potential.
The youngster has already passed his medical and is expected to sign a seven-year contract with an option for an additional year.
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Quenda, who has featured as both a winger and a wing-back for Sporting CP, reportedly chose Chelsea despite interest from multiple clubs.
He was particularly drawn to Chelsea’s approach, which prioritizes giving him time to mature before integrating him into the first team.
Unlike Quenda, Essugo will join Chelsea this summer after impressing on loan at Las Palmas in Spain.
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The 19-year-old midfielder, who became Sporting CP’s youngest-ever first-team player in 2021 at just 16, is seen as a strong ball-winner who can add depth to Chelsea’s squad.
Essugo has already completed his medical, and Chelsea are confident he will fit into Enzo Maresca’s plans.
His ability to win duels and provide defensive stability in midfield makes him a valuable addition as the club looks to reinforce key areas.
Chelsea’s recent transfer strategy has focused on signing and developing young talent, and these signings further reflect that vision.
