By Ayomide Otitoju
Chelsea Football Club on Monday confirmed the signing of Portuguese midfielder Dario Essugo from Sporting Lisbon in a deal reportedly worth £18 million ($25 million).
The 20-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Spanish club Las Palmas, will be eligible to feature for the Blues in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup later this month.
Essugo, a product of Sporting’s youth academy, made history in March 2021 by becoming the youngest player to debut for the club’s senior team at just 16 years old.
In a separate agreement, Chelsea also secured the future transfer of another Sporting player, Quenda, who will remain in Portugal until the end of the 2025/26 season. The deal is reportedly valued at £44 million.
Meanwhile, the club is close to finalising a £30 million move for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap as they continue efforts to bolster their squad under new management.
