Chelsea Double Signed Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo

Chelsea Football Club has announced the completion of the double signing of Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo from Sporting Lisbon, with a combined fee of around £62.5 million ($81 million). The Portuguese club confirmed the deals late on Wednesday, revealing that 17-year-old winger Quenda would join the Blues for just under £44 million and Essugo for £18.5 million.

Versatile winger Quenda, who had previously been linked with Manchester United, will remain with Sporting until the end of next season before making the move to Stamford Bridge. Defensive midfielder Essugo, 20, will complete the current campaign on loan at La Liga side Las Palmas before heading to London.

The signings continue Chelsea’s policy of signing young talent, with Brazilian forward Estevao Willian and Ecuadorian Kendry Paez, both 17, set to join the club ahead of next season. Quenda has established himself in Sporting’s first team, making his Champions League debut in September and scoring his first league goal against Famalicao in October.

Essugo has impressed in the anchor role and could act as a back-up for Moises Caicedo at Chelsea. The club, who have been big spenders under co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, are currently fourth in the Premier League, pushing for Champions League qualification.

The double signing is a significant move for Chelsea, as they continue to invest in young talent. With Quenda and Essugo set to join the club, Chelsea fans will be eagerly awaiting their arrival and the impact they can make on the team.