Chelsea have reportedly accomplished the signing of Portuguese worldwide, Dairo Essugo on a long-term deal as he’ll be a part of them on the finish of this season.
Switch information knowledgeable, Fabrizio Romano confirmed the information on his official X account on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Based on the Italian, the choice to signal Diaro Essugo is as a result of the board is in search of somebody who can function a backup for Moises Caicedo.
How a lot did Chelsea pay Sporting Lisbon for Diaro Essugo?
A price of £18.5million ($23.9m) has been agreed for the 20-year-old, with no add-ons or sell-on clauses included as a part of the deal. There are reviews that each events signed a seven-year contract with Essugo is about to hitch up with the Chelsea first-team squad this summer season.
The 17-year-old will stay on the Portuguese membership subsequent season after which transfer to Stamford Bridge in July 2026. A seven-year deal can also be in place for Quenda, who Manchester United had explored a transfer for in January. Essugo has spent the 2024-25 season on mortgage at Las Palmas, making 17 La Liga appearances.
Essugo has spent the 2024-25 season on mortgage at Las Palmas, making 17 La Liga appearances.
The defensive midfielder made his senior Sporting debut in 2021, changing into the membership’s youngest debutant, and has gone on to make 25 first-team appearances.
Chelsea are presently fourth within the Premier League and return to motion as they host Tottenham at Stamford Bridge after the worldwide break.
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