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Chelsea Secures Geovany Quenda Ahead of Manchester United
Chelsea outmaneuvered Manchester United to secure the signing of Geovany Quenda, agreeing to more of Sporting CP’s demands than their Premier League rivals, according to reports. The Blues made a surprising early move in the summer transfer window by acquiring the 17-year-old Portuguese talent, who had recently broken into Sporting’s first team under manager Ruben Amorim.
While Manchester United had been widely expected to bring Quenda to Old Trafford, Chelsea’s willingness to loan him back to Sporting for the 2025/26 season proved decisive. The Athletic reports that this flexibility set Chelsea apart from United and another unnamed Premier League suitor, both of whom were unwilling to agree to this condition. Sporting, already bracing for potential departures such as striker Viktor Gyokeres, were reluctant to lose too many key players in one window.
Chelsea’s strategic approach extended beyond the loan agreement. Manager Enzo Maresca’s plan to deploy Quenda as a winger in his preferred 4-2-3-1 system reportedly appealed to the young attacker, who had been playing out of position as a wing-back at Sporting. Additionally, Chelsea’s London location was cited as a contributing factor in Quenda’s decision.
Chelsea’s pursuit of Quenda was not a spur-of-the-moment move. The club had reportedly tracked the player for two to three months, even as Manchester United engaged in extensive talks with Sporting. Despite United’s confidence in securing the deal, they never submitted an official offer. Chelsea’s €40 million (£33.8 million) bid, which included no add-ons or future sell-on clauses, was accepted, while United were quoted a higher price of €60 million due to their insistence on an immediate transfer. This difference, coupled with United’s ongoing cost-cutting measures, led to their hesitation.
In addition to Quenda, Chelsea reportedly secured another Sporting talent on the same day: midfielder Dario Essugo. The double swoop highlights the Blues’ focus on bolstering their squad with promising young players.
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