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Chelsea Loanee Geovany Quenda Stars With Goal and Assist in Sporting’s Champions League Win

The 18-year-old is under contract with Chelsea through a loan-back that keeps him at Sporting until next summer.

Overview

  • Quenda scored and set up Alisson Santos in Sporting CP’s 4-1 victory over Kairat Almaty in the Champions League.
  • He completed three of four dribbles, won four of seven ground duels and delivered two accurate crosses during the match, according to OneFootball.
  • Chelsea agreed a deal for Quenda earlier this year with reports citing fees of either about £40 million or £44 million.
  • He remains on loan at Sporting for the 2025-26 season before a planned move to Stamford Bridge next summer.
  • Fan reaction on social media was highly enthusiastic, while some analysis pieces suggest his arrival could put pressure on Pedro Neto’s role at Chelsea.