Sporting teammate backs new Chelsea signing Quenda for the top

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Sporting teammate backs new Chelsea signing Quenda for the top

Sporting Lisbon defender Ivan Fresneda has backed new Chelsea signing Geovanny Quenda to be a big player in the future.

Chelsea confirmed the signing of Quenda from Sporting earlier this week after agreeing a deal in the region of £44m for the teenager.

The 17-year-old will spend next season on loan at Sporting before joining up with the Premier League side in 2026. Chelsea have also agreed a deal to sign Sporting midfielder Dario Essugo.

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The West Londoners launched a move for Quenda after a brilliant breakout season for the winger. He became the youngest player to score for Sporting, surpassing players including Simao Sabrosa and Cristiano Ronaldo, when netting on his debut against Porto in August.

Since then, Quenda has made 44 appearances in all competitions for a Sporting side chasing a second successive Primeira Liga title. The deal that has taken Quenda to Chelsea makes the youngster the most expensive u-18 player in world football.

Discussing the talent of Quenda, Fresenda opened up on the rapid rise of the youngster. While the Spaniard admitted to being surprised at the speed of his development, he has no doubt that Chelsea have signed one of Europe’s best prospects in the jet-heeled winger.


“I have a very good relationship with Quenda, I’m 20 and he’s 17. Because of our age, we also have that relationship,” Fresneda explained in an interview with Flashscore.

“And I was surprised, of course. All you have to do is watch the training sessions, stay here for a week and see what that kid does, you’d go mad.

“Chelsea’s interest doesn’t surprise anyone at the club. Quenda is going to be big in the future. This season, next season and from now on. He’s going to be something to talk about.”

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