Chelsea speed up decision on future of winger linked with Sporting | OneFootball

The future of Geovany Quenda is starting to take on clearer shape after his move to England, where he is already settling into life at Chelsea. The young winger, who joined the London club after his spell at Sporting, traveled to London last Saturday and is now preparing for the official start of training.

According to the newspaper A Bola, Quenda is already in England and wants to take advantage of Chelsea’s absences in the squad to earn his place with Xabi Alonso. The Blues’ new coach will begin pre-season with several absentees due to players’ involvement in the 2026 World Cup, which opens up an important opportunity for the Portugal under-21 international to make an impression from day one.

The winger developed at Sporting arrives with the ambition of securing a place in the first-team squad, at a time when Chelsea are adjusting their structure for the new season. The presence of young players in the training group could be decisive for the Spanish coach’s assessment.

The absence of several key players, as well as the injury to Estêvão, another contender for the position, increases direct competition in the attacking department, but also creates room for Quenda to establish himself more quickly. The 19-year-old knows this early phase will be crucial in convincing the coaching staff.

The Portugal under-21 international is expected to be officially presented in the coming hours, beginning a new chapter in his career, after being signed by Chelsea at the end of 2024/25. The goal now is to earn minutes and become part of the project led by Xabi Alonso, in a season in which the club is heavily focused on renewing the squad.

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