Chelsea has reportedly completed the signing of Dairo Essugo, Portugal International, to reach a long-term deal as he will join by the end of the season.
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news on his official X account on Saturday, March 15, 2025. According to the Italian language decision, the decision to sign Diaro Essugo was because the board was looking for someone who could be a backup of Moises Caicedo.
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A fee of £18.5 million (US$23.9 million) was agreed for the 20-year-old, with no add-ons or terms of sale as part of the deal. It is reported that both sides have signed a seven-year contract with Essugo and will join Chelsea’s first team this summer.
The 17-year-old will stay at the Portuguese club next season before moving to Stamford Bridge in July 2026. Quenda, who explored a move in January, will also reach a seven-year contract. Essugo loaned 17 La Liga teams in Las Palmas in the 2024-25 season.
Essugo loaned 17 La Liga teams in Las Palmas in the 2024-25 season.
The defensive midfielder made his debut in 2021, becoming the club’s youngest debut and continues to make 25 first-team appearances.
Chelsea is currently ranked fourth in the Premier League and resumes action when hosting Tottenham at Stamford Bridge after an international break.
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