Chelsea have signed Portuguese winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon, with the 19-year-old agreeing a contract until 2034, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.Quenda arrives at Stamford Bridge after an impressive rise at Sporting, where he helped the Lisbon club to secure a domestic double last season, winning both the Portuguese league title and cup.Read more: Chelsea's American project at breaking point as beleaguered team heads into FA Cup semis"Chelsea is a great team and I am excited to play here at Stamford Bridge. The club has shown faith in players like me and I am proud to be here, proud to be part of this club," Quenda said in a statement.Quenda was named the Primeira Liga's Young Player of the Season in 2025 and made 86 appearances across all competitions for Sporting in two years. He became Sporting's youngest-ever goalscorer and also the youngest Portuguese player to score in the Champions League.He has represented Portugal at Under-21 level and was named in the Team of the Tournament at the 2025 European Under-21 Championship.Read more: Pep Guardiola set to leave Manchester City after record-breaking 10 years, ex-Chelsea manager may take over, claim reportsChelsea begin their Premier League season away to Fulham on August 24.
Football: Chelsea sign 19-year-old winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon
Chelsea has signed Portuguese winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon. The 19-year-old agreed to a contract until 2034 with the club. Quenda achieved a domestic double with Sporting last season and received an award. He became Sporting's youngest goalscorer and a Champions League scorer. Quenda also represented Portugal at the Under-21 level.
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