Chelsea confirm signing of Sporting CP winger Geovany Quenda on long-term deal

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8 July 2026

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of highly-rated winger

Geovany Quenda

from

Sporting CP

, with the Portugal Under-21 international becoming the latest young talent to arrive at Stamford Bridge.

The 19-year-old has signed a long-term contract running until 2034 as

Chelsea

continue their policy of investing in some of Europe’s brightest emerging players.

Quenda

arrives

in west London after establishing himself as one of the standout youngsters in Portuguese football during his time at Sporting.

The teenager enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in Lisbon, helping Sporting secure a domestic league and cup double while earning widespread praise for his performances.

Capable of operating on either wing, as a wing-back or in more advanced attacking roles, Quenda’s versatility has been one of the defining features of his rapid rise.

He was named the Primeira Liga Young Player of the Season in 2025 after an outstanding campaign that also saw him become Sporting’s youngest-ever goalscorer.

Quenda also made history in European competition by becoming the youngest Portuguese player to score in the UEFA Champions League.

His development has continued at international level.

The winger has become a regular for Portugal’s youth sides and was included in the Team of the Tournament at the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship after impressing throughout the competition.

Speaking after completing his move, Quenda expressed his excitement about beginning the next chapter of his career.

“It feels great to be here,” he told Chelsea’s official website. “Chelsea is a great team and I am excited to play here at Stamford Bridge.”

The Portuguese youngster also outlined his ambitions under new head coach Xabi Alonso.

“I am excited to work with my team-mates and the manager,” Quenda added.

“I’m a very hard-working young person and I like to help my team.”

“I want to be someone known for having the right mentality to help my team-mates and who does their best for the club to win trophies.”

Chelsea believe Quenda possesses the technical quality, athleticism and mentality to become an important player in the coming years.

His arrival also provides Alonso with another dynamic attacking option as the Spaniard continues to reshape the squad ahead of the new Premier League season.

The Blues have remained active in the transfer market throughout the summer, with Quenda becoming another significant addition as

continue to build one of the youngest squads among Europe’s elite clubs.

Attention will now turn to how quickly the Portuguese prospect can adapt to English football as he looks to fulfil the enormous potential that made him one of the continent’s most sought-after young talents.

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