Chelsea signs Geovany Quenda from Sporting for £40 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 6:24 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Chelsea has officially signed winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting on a contract until 2034, with the deal reportedly agreed 16 months earlier in March 2025. Quenda, a Portugal Under-21 international, has been recognized for his playing style, which draws comparisons to Bukayo Saka. Born in Guinea-Bissau and having moved to Portugal at age seven, Quenda has progressed through prominent youth academies, ultimately establishing himself at Sporting with 86 appearances. His arrival at Chelsea gives him a platform to showcase his skills in the Premier League.
- •Geovany Quenda joins Chelsea on a £40 million deal.
- •Contract signed extends until 2034.
- •Quenda was previously with Sporting, making 86 appearances.
- •He is compared to Arsenal's Bukayo Saka.
- •Quenda's journey spans from Guinea-Bissau to top-tier Portuguese football.
- 6:24 AMYahoo Sports — Idolises Ronaldo, plays like Saka - meet £40m Chelsea winger Quenda
- 6:24 AMBBC Sport — Idolises Ronaldo, plays like Saka - meet £40m Chelsea winger Quenda
"Chelsea's new signing Geovany Quenda hopes to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo by leaving Sporting's academy for the challenge and exposure of the Premier League.
"Chelsea's new signing Geovany Quenda hopes to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo by leaving Sporting's academy for the challenge and exposure of the Premier League.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 6:24 AMIdolises Ronaldo, plays like Saka - meet £40m Chelsea winger Quenda
Chelsea's new signing Geovany Quenda hopes to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo by leaving Sporting's academy for the challenge and exposure of the Premier League.
- BBC SportJul 9, 2026, 6:24 AMIdolises Ronaldo, plays like Saka - meet £40m Chelsea winger Quenda
Chelsea's new signing Geovany Quenda hopes to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo by leaving Sporting's academy for the challenge and exposure of the Premier League.
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