Chelsea Signs Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo from Sporting CP
Chelsea has secured the signings of Sporting CP's young talents Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo for a combined fee of $81 million. The new additions are expected to strengthen the club’s midfield options.
Published on April 14, 2025
On March 20, 2025, Chelsea confirmed the agreement to sign Sporting CP’s promising youngsters, Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo, for a combined fee of approximately $81 million (around €74.4 million). According to reports, the 17-year-old winger Quenda is set to join the Blues in 2026, while 20-year-old midfielder Essugo—currently on loan at Las Palmas—is expected to join this summer.
The signings are seen as a strategic move to bolster Chelsea’s midfield options and add depth to the squad. Multiple reputable sources, including ESPN, Sky Sports, and Reuters, have reported on the deal, further cementing its significance in Chelsea’s ongoing recruitment strategy.