Chelsea have reportedly secured a deal for Sporting Lisbon’s highly-rated youngster Geovany Quenda, beating Manchester United to his signature. The 17-year-old, previously a key target for United manager Ruben Amorim, has been convinced by Chelsea’s long-term project and will join the club in 2026.
In a dramatic turn of events, Chelsea have successfully hijacked Manchester United’s pursuit of Sporting Lisbon’s Geovany Quenda. Initially identified by United boss Ruben Amorim as a key target, Quenda was expected to move to Old Trafford. However, reports suggest the young right wing-back has instead opted to join Chelsea in 2026 after undergoing a medical in a ‘secret blitz’.
Quenda, who has been highly rated since his breakthrough at Sporting, has impressed in both defensive and attacking roles, recently shifting from wing-back to a more advanced right-wing position. His development caught the attention of multiple top clubs, with United scouts monitoring him closely. Despite this, Chelsea’s project under Enzo Maresca has reportedly convinced the Portugal youth international to choose Stamford Bridge over Old Trafford.
