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Chelsea signs winger Geovany Quenda for £40m from Sporting

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Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Chelsea signs winger Geovany Quenda for £40m from Sporting

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Chelsea has confirmed the signing of winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting in a £40 million deal. The 19-year-old Portuguese under-21 international has signed an eight-year contract and becomes the second addition for manager Xabi Alonso, following the signing of Marco Palestra. Quenda, who has made 86 appearances for Sporting, is training at Chelsea's Cobham base ahead of the start of the new season. He expressed his excitement about joining the club and contributing to its success. Chelsea is also in discussions to reinforce its defense and midfield.

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•Geovany Quenda signed an eight-year contract with Chelsea.
•He is capable of playing multiple positions including winger and attacking midfielder.
•Quenda previously made 86 first-team appearances for Sporting.
•Chelsea is also pursuing additional signings to strengthen its squad.
•Other players have left Chelsea, including Marc Cucurella and Tyrique George.

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