Chelsea have reportedly wrapped up a deal to sign a highly-rated young attacker in 2026.
The obvious transfer strategy under this Chelsea ownership has been to go out and sign some of the world’s very best rising stars. For example, 17-year-old pair Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez will both officially become Blues players in the summer of 2025.
Paez is already training at Cobham as he gets a head start on his summer arrival.
Fresh transfer rumours on Friday morning claim that Chelsea have done it again by completing a deal for another young talent.
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Geovany Quenda completes medical as Chelsea agree transfer for 2026
Sporting Lisbon youngster Geovany Quenda, 17, is set to become the latest investment by Chelsea.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed via X that Chelsea have now agreed with Sporting a deal to sign Quenda, who’s said yes to the Blues project.
Apparently, the Portuguese teenager has completed a medical and will officially move to Stamford Bridge in 2026.
Romano has given his famous seal of approval on the transfer with the ‘here we go’ line.
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🚨💣 BREAKING: Chelsea agree deal for Portuguese top talent Geovany Quenda, here we go!
Medical DONE for Quenda after secret blitz, he will join Chelsea in 2026. 🔵✨
Club to club agreement completed with Sporting and Quenda said yes to Chelsea project & Enzo Maresca’s plans. pic.twitter.com/qw4HoBQy58
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 14, 2025
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It was claimed back in October 2024 that Chelsea scouts went to watch Quenda perform in the Champions League group stages for Sporting.
Despite only being aged 17, he’s actually been an important first-team player for the Portuguese giants this season. The skilful winger, who can play on the left or right wing, has a wand of a left foot.
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Geovany Quenda for Sporting Lisbon’s first team in the 2024/25 season
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What Ruben Amorim previously said about Geovany Quenda
This breaking transfer news with Quenda has pretty much come out of nowhere on Friday morning, so Chelsea supporters will be desperately trying to find out some information about their new recruit.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, who coached the young winger at Sporting, delivered an interesting verdict on him earlier in the season.
Back in October 2024, Amorim raved about Quenda via O Jogo: “He’s a very talented kid, very strong physically, very focused, with his feet firmly on the ground. That’s very important for a young player…
“I think he has to improve a lot in his finishing. The amount of times he comes inside and shoots over the bar… He doesn’t put the ball in the goal well, that’s a detail he has to improve…
“I think he’s going to be a great player, but let’s give it time.”
The Chelsea fanbase are now sure to be keeping a very close eye on what Quenda does in Sporting colours from now until the end of next season.