Nani Praises Chelsea’s New Signing Geovany Quenda For Speed And Talent

Nani Hails Chelsea’s Rising Star Geovany Quenda

Former Manchester United winger, Nani, has praised Chelsea’s latest acquisition, Geovany Quenda, calling him an ‘unbelievable’ player with exceptional speed and energy.

The Portugal U21 international, who made headlines with his breakthrough season at Sporting Lisbon, secured a move to Chelsea in a deal worth over £40 million. However, he will remain on loan at Sporting for the upcoming season before officially joining Chelsea for the 2026-27 campaign.

Quenda’s Journey and Chelsea’s Investment

Quenda’s remarkable rise in Portuguese football has attracted attention across Europe. Initially linked with Manchester United, his career took a turn after Sporting’s manager, Ruben Amorim—who gave him his professional debut—departed to take over at Old Trafford. Chelsea seized the opportunity to sign the 17-year-old, recognizing his immense potential.

Nani’s Endorsement of Quenda

In an interview with A Bola, Nani had high praise for Quenda’s abilities:

“There is a kid at Sporting, Quenda, who is 17 years old and he is unbelievable. He has energy, he has speed, he can improve his physical ability, but he is a very intelligent player. Very mature.”

Nani further highlighted Quenda’s tactical awareness and ability to adapt to different phases of the game.

“He knows how to play as part of a team, when he should calm down and when to speed up the game.”

When asked whether Manchester United had ‘missed out’ on signing Quenda, Nani was firm in his response:

“I think so. There are no players like him at 17. Why did Chelsea sign him? Because they know that.”

What This Means for Chelsea

With Chelsea’s history of developing young talent, Quenda’s arrival marks an exciting prospect for the club’s future. The Blues continue their trend of investing in emerging players, hoping to mold him into a top-tier winger. His combination of speed, intelligence, and technical skill makes him a valuable asset for Chelsea’s long-term squad-building strategy.

Conclusion

Quenda’s move to Chelsea signals a major step in his career and reinforces the club’s ambition in nurturing young stars. With backing from a football legend like Nani, expectations are high for the Portuguese prodigy to shine in the Premier League when he finally arrives at Stamford Bridge.

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