One day after it was revealed that Geovany Quenda would be joining Chelsea for £41million, the 17-year-old demonstrated just why the deal is seen as so much of a coup. Having beaten Manchester United to the signing,

Chelsea signed 17-year-old Geovany Quenda, beating Manchester United in the race for the Sporting Lisbon winger.

Manchester United made no formal attempt to rival Chelsea for the signature of Sporting Lisbson sensation Geovany Quenda, who has agreed a deal to join Premier League rivals Chelsea. Chelsea have agreed a £41million deal to sign the 17-year-old star who will remain at Sporting on loan next season before making his move to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2026.