Chelsea are eyeing a move for Sporting CP’s emerging teenager Geovany Quenda in 2025 as they begin the search for a new right-back.
According to TBR, Chelsea are interested in Sporting CP teenager Geovany Quenda ahead of 2025, as a move for the 17-year-old could be on the cards. The Blues are set to begin the search for a new right-back in the future and could have links with some notable stars in the market.
Chelsea are in Geovany Quenda chase
Sporting CP might have their next breakout star emerging from nowhere as Geovany Quenda continues to impress Ruben Amorim this season. Before the start of the current campaign, the 17-year-old Portuguese full-back prodigy had never played for the club and now is starting every game for them.
He reportedly signed a new contract with Sporting CP after a successful progression to the first team and after some impressive showings for the youth sides last season. Amorim has not hesitated in making Quenda a crucial part of his plans in an instant, as the teenager started all six of the club’s games this season, including the opening victory over LOSC Lille in the Champions League.
He reportedly has a €100 million release clause, and under current circumstances, Sporting are unlikely to sell him for pocket change. Moreover, he has age on his side, and Amorim considers him to be very important on first viewing, meaning the likes of Chelsea may have no chance as they are keen on the 17-year-old Portuguese full-back prodigy.
Chelsea could consider Quenda a part of their shortlist of new right-backs ahead of 2025 and feel the Sporting CP star has the quality to play for them. There are complications in being the teenager considering his reported release clause, as they might be better off targetting other names on their list, such as Michael Kayode, among others.
Chelsea are keen on a new right-back
Kayode and Quenda aside, Chelsea also have Freiburg’s Kiliann Sildillia on their list, while there are some big names like Jules Kounde and Jeremie Frimpong in their sights. There’s a clear need to strengthen that side of the pitch, as the constant injury issues to skipper Reece James are not helping them plan for the present and future.
Moreover, James’ deputy Malo Gusto has proved inconsistent with his displays, while there are significant doubts about Axel Disasi’s long-term prospects at the club. Hence, should Enzo Maresca bring some success this season and show promising signs, he could be allowed to pick a top right-back option to strengthen the squad.
