'Next Cristiano Ronaldo' will join Chelsea with deal already agreed

A talent now being dubbed the 'next Cristiano Ronaldo' is set to join Chelsea, with a deal already agreed.
Sporting Clube de Portugal v Club Brugge KV - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5
Sporting Clube de Portugal v Club Brugge KV - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 | Gualter Fatia/GettyImages

Over the last few days, most of the talk surrounding Chelsea has been regarding Estevao and his potential, after the Brazilian youngster put in a tremendous performance against Barcelona and even scored a phenomenal goal. Growing up, he was nicknamed 'Messinho'. Now, matching Lionel Messi's heights are next to impossible but it does look like the 18-year-old might give it a good go if his development continues on this trajectory.

This is not the end of exciting talent joining Chelsea either. They already have a few more deals agreed beforehand.

One of them is the signing of Geovany Quenda from Sporting CP in a deal worth up to £40 million. That is already starting to look like a bargain as he is being dubbed by some in Portugal as the 'next Cristiano Ronaldo'.

This week, Estevao was not the only youngster to make his mark in the Champions League. Sporting CP won 3-0 against Club Brugge with Quenda scoring a goal as well as providing an assist. His output has been one of the areas people have complained about in the past. But at 18 years of age, he already seems to be taking the next step in that department.

'Next Cristiano Ronaldo' will join Chelsea with deal already agreed

Quenda has now scored five goals and provided eight assists in 20 appearances this season. That is a goal contribution about every 89 minutes. Elite numbers for any winger, but for someone who is still 18, that is remarkable.

So, it looks like another special talent might be on his way to Chelsea. But where will he play? That is a problem that Enzo Maresca will need to solve.

The good thing is, Quenda is extremely versatile. While he looks best suited to the right flank, he has no issues on the opposite wing or in the number 10 role. He has even played as a wing-back on both flanks.