Geovany Quenda joins Chelsea

Quenda is regarded as one of the brightest talents in European football, having played a key role in Sporting winning the Portuguese league and cup Double last year. He was also named Primeira Liga Young Player of the Season in 2025 and has featured regularly for Sporting in the past two seasons, used in both attacking wide positions or at wing-back.

‘It feels great to be here,’ the 19-year-old said. ’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.

’I am excited to work with my team-mates and the Manager, Xabi Alonso. 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.’

Quenda became the youngest player ever to score for Sporting in his debut season and finished the campaign having already amassed 54 games in all competitions as they won the Double. He also holds the record as the youngest Portuguese player to find the net in the UEFA Champions League.

Quenda has most recently been representing Portugal at Under-21 level and was named in the Team of the Tournament for the 2025 European Championships.

Welcome to Chelsea, Geovany!