Chelsea have reportedly agreed an £18.5 million ($24m) deal to sign another Sporting CP star after already sealing a move for Geovany Quenda.
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- Chelsea agree deal for Sporting CP's Quenda
- Set to secure £18.5m move for team-mate
- Blues begin summer transfer business early
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WHAT HAPPENED?
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Chelsea have agreed a transfer with Sporting for midfielder Dario Essugo on a seven-year deal, with the option of a further year. There are said to be no add-ons or sell-on clauses included in the agreement.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
This comes a day after Chelsea reportedly secured the services of 17-year-old Quenda for around £42m ($54m) for next season. The Blues are already making big moves in the transfer market in preparation for 2025-26.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Essugo, 20, is currently on loan at Las Palmas. Jacobs adds that Chelsea have been watching the Portugal Under-21 international's development for 18 months and he is seen as a 'ball winner with fighting qualities'.
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WHAT NEXT?
Aside from transfer deals, Enzo Maresca's Chelsea take on Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.
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