How Chelsea convinced Geovany Quenda to snub Man Utd interest.

• Chelsea have reportedly sealed a deal for Sporting CP youngster Geovany Quenda
• Man Utd and another Premier League club were also interested in the teenager
• Allowing Quenda to stay at Sporting for an extra year was key to Chelsea’s success

Chelsea outmanoeuvred Manchester United to snap up Geovany Quenda by accepting more of Sporting CP’s demands than the less flexible Red Devils

The Blues sprung an early surprise ahead of this summer’s transfer window when numerous outlets revealed their acquisition of Quenda. The fleet-footed 17-year-old broke into Sporting’s first team under Ruben Amorim. Who had widely tip to bring the Portugal international to Old Trafford this summer. However, it would not prove so simple.

Chelsea’s long-term thought process underpinned this deal, with the club’s willingness to loan Quenda back to Sporting for the 2025/26 season seen as a key factor to their success. Neither Manchester United nor another unnamed Premier League suitor were willing to agree this stipulation. As Sporting are bracing themselves for more departures this summer – namely their sought-after striker Viktor Gyokeres. They were unwilling to lose too many stars.

Enzo Maresca’s plan to play Quenda เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย as a winger in his favourite 4-2-3-1 system appeal to the natural attacker. Who had shoehorne into a wing-back role by Amorim at Sporting. Chelsea’s positioning in England’s capital was also describe as a “factor”.

While news of Quenda’s move came as a surprise to the wider public.

Chelsea had reportedly spent “two to three months” tracking Quenda. At the same time, Sporting had engaged in “extensive talks” with Manchester United. Who were said to be “confident” in securing a deal. Yet, the Red Devils never tabled an official offer.