​Geovany Quenda has completed his transfer to Chelsea from Sporting CP in Portugal. The 19-year-old midfielder has moved for a reported fee of up to £44 million and has put pen to paper on a contract that runs until 2034. Speaking after the signing, Quenda expressed his enthusiasm about joining the club and working under manager Xabi Alonso. “I am excited to collaborate with my teammates and the manager, Xabi Alonso,” he said. “I am a very hardworking young player, and I take pride in helping my team. I want to be someone recognized for having the right mentality to support my teammates and for giving my best to help the club win trophies.”
Fans can stay in the loop with all the latest Chelsea news by joining our Chelsea WhatsApp channel. Chelsea had previously agreed a deal last year for the then 17-year-old to move to Stamford Bridge as part of a double swoop that also saw Sporting midfielder Dario Essugo join the Blues. In the meantime, young forward Jesse Derry is set to head in the opposite direction on a loan deal to Sporting.
On the transfer front, Andrey Santos appears close to leaving Chelsea for good, with Manchester United reportedly agreeing a £50 million transfer for the 22-year-old. If you value our reporting, consider making Hayters.com one of your preferred sources on Google to improve our visibility and reach.