Before it’s official, Jesse Derry signals Sporting fans | OneFootball

Jesse Derry has already started immersing himself in Sporting’s world. Even before the transfer was made official, the English winger began following the lions’ official Instagram page, giving another sign of his move to Alvalade.

According to Record, the 19-year-old player is joining Sporting on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season, just days after renewing his contract with the London club. On his social media profile, Derry also follows Geovany Quenda and Dário Essugo, players who made the reverse move and swapped Alvalade for Stamford Bridge.

Capable of playing mainly on the left flank, the England youth international had been tracked by clubs such as Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth and Southampton. However, he ultimately chose the project presented by Sporting, where he hopes to earn minutes at the highest level.

The signing is expected to be officially announced in the coming days. If everything goes as planned, Jesse Derry may still join the squad led by Rui Borges, which leaves for its pre-season training camp in Lagos next Saturday.

The winger thus becomes another option for Sporting’s attack in a season in which Sporting aims to compete again for the major titles. The expectation is that Derry will adapt quickly to Portuguese football and start showing early on the potential that led the lions to move for his signing.

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