Chelsea have secured 17-year-old Geovany Quenda from Sporting for £40m, beating Manchester United. Quenda, who has 2 goals and 11 assists in 44 games this season, will join next year after another season at Sporting. Former coach Fabio Roque likens his versatility and defensive strength to Bukayo Saka, calling him creative, explosive, and complete.
With the signing of Geovany Quenda, Chelsea have added another highly-rated young talent to their ranks, securing the 17-year-old winger from Sporting Lisbon for £40 million. The Blues beat Manchester United to his signature, with the player set to arrive at Stamford Bridge at the end of next season after completing another year in Portugal. Quenda has been praised by his former Sporting academy coach Fabio Roque, who compared him to Arsenal star Bukayo Saka for his versatility and completeness as a player.
Roque highlighted that while Quenda is considered a winger, his defensive qualities set him apart, making him capable of succeeding in multiple positions. This season, Quenda has scored 2 goals and provided 11 assists in 44 appearances, impressive numbers considering he only made his first-team debut in the Portuguese Super Cup against Porto in August.
Known for his explosiveness, creativity, and ability to operate in tight spaces, Quenda also draws comparisons to AC Milan’s Rafael Leao, though Roque believes his defensive strengths make him even more complete. Chelsea’s acquisition of Quenda adds to their growing pool of talented wingers, with Estevao Willian from Palmeiras and Kendry Paez also expected to bolster the squad in the near future.
