Chelsea starlet Geovany Quenda shines in Champions League outing vs Kairat | OneFootball

Chelsea signed young winger Geovany Quenda months ago for £40 million, but he will only complete a move to Stamford Bridge next summer.

The Blues have assembled some remarkable talents, and Quenda is one of the most underrated gems to agree a switch to the West London giants.

The future Chelsea attacker has been showing that he could prove a terrific addition to the club’s frontline with some excellent showings in recent outings.

Quenda lined up for Sporting CP against Kairat Almaty in the Champions League opposite another young Chelsea starlet, Dastan Satpayev.

However, it was the ‘very talented’ Portuguese star who stole the show, bagging a goal and an assist.

While many youngsters dazzle without end product, Chelsea will be enthused that Quenda delivers.

Quenda set up Alisson Santos’ goal on 67 before weaving away from challenges and firing past Sherkhan Kalmurza in the Kairat goal to crown a terrific display.

The 18-year-old, whose ceiling will excite Chelsea fans, won four of his seven ground duels, completed three out of four dribbles, and two of his four crosses.

Quenda was fouled once and created a big chance. He has three assists in the Primeira Liga this season despite starting only once.

His outstanding form carried over into the international break, where he bagged a goal and an assist in two games.

Quenda’s arrival could spell doom for Pedro Neto, who has yet to set Stamford Bridge alight.

The Portuguese winger was once tipped to be a key piece in Chelsea’s rebuild, but his time in West London has been underwhelming.

His end product has been frustrating, with numerous promising opportunities wasted and few decisive contributions to show for it.

Dribbling, once his strongest attribute, has too often looked predictable and ineffective against Premier League full-backs.

With Quenda offering dynamism, directness, and composure in the final third, Neto’s place in Chelsea’s long-term plans looks increasingly precarious.