Dario Essugo agrees to signal with Blues

Dario Essugo is needed by Chelsea for the summer season (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photos)

Chelsea are losing no time in getting their summer season enterprise sorted as they’ve reportedly wrapped up the signing of one other Sporting CP gem.

Simply days after securing a deal for Geovany Quenda. It was reported by Fabrizio Romano that the Blues have been set to signal Quenda, with the Portuguese winger as a result of arrive at Stamford Bridge in the summertime of 2026.

Now, nevertheless, there’s additionally been additional info on the deal from the Athletic, who add that Manchester United have been additionally eager on Ruben Amorim’s former participant.

“In case you ever take into consideration doing one thing like that once more, your bottom might be OUT that door earlier than it touches the bottom!” – which former Man Utd star nearly acquired kicked out by Fergie?

However now the Blues are actually closing in on one other rising star from the Portuguese giants.

Based on Fabrizio Romano, 20-year-old midfielder Dario Essugo has given Chelsea the go-ahead to signal him. The West London membership had proven curiosity in Essugo again in January however opted to herald Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne as a substitute. Now, it appears like they’re able to revisit the deal.

Geovany Quenda has agreed a transfer to Chelsea (Photograph by Stuart Franklin/Getty Photos)

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Whereas Essugo has agreed to the transfer, Chelsea have but to finalise a switch price with Sporting. The Portuguese membership despatched the teen on mortgage to La Liga facet Las Palmas this season, the place he’s been an everyday of their midfield.

Romano reviews that Chelsea are optimistic about getting a deal achieved for round €22 million. What stays unclear is whether or not Essugo will be part of up with the primary workforce at Stamford Bridge, head to Ligue 1 facet Strasbourg, the Blues’ sister membership, or keep at Sporting on mortgage like Quenda.

No matter the place he begins, Essugo suits the profile of Chelsea’s long-term recruitment technique below BlueCo. A Portugal U21 worldwide, he made 25 senior appearances for Sporting earlier than heading to Spain, and his potential has clearly caught Chelsea’s eye.