US EditionChelsea sign £18.5m star who broke Luis Figo's record in first summer transfer
- In 2025, Chelsea secured the signing of Dario Essugo, a talented young midfielder from Sporting CP, with a contract that extends through to 2033.
- Chelsea finalized Essugo’s transfer in March as part of their efforts to strengthen the squad by focusing on developing young, promising players following a difficult campaign.
- Essugo made his senior debut for Sporting at 16 years and six days old, setting the club record as youngest-ever player and was loaned last season to Las Palmas with 27 appearances.
- Chelsea paid approximately £18–22 million for Essugo, who will join the squad for the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States.
- Essugo’s signing adds depth to Chelsea’s midfield and reflects the club’s long-term vision to develop promising players capable of competing domestically and in Europe.
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Chelsea sign £18.5m star who broke Luis Figo's record in first summer transfer
CHELSEA have completed the signing of record-breaking Sporting Lisbon midfielder Dario Essugo. The Blues are paying £18.5m with no add-ons. Chelsea have signed 20-year-old star Dário Essugo from Sporting Lisbon THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and foll…
Chelsea Sign Portuguese Midfielder Ahead of Club World Cup
Chelsea confirmed the signing of 20-year-old Portuguese midfielder Dario Essugo from Sporting Lisbon on Monday in a deal worth £18 million ($25 million). The young midfielder, who spent last season on loan at Spanish club Las Palmas during their relegation from La Liga, will be eligible to play for Chelsea in the upcoming Club World Cup later this month. Essugo is a product of Sporting’s renowned academy and holds the record as the youngest play…
Chelsea sign Portuguese wonderkid
Chelsea announced the signing of Portuguese midfielder Dario Essugo from Sporting Lisbon in a deal worth roughly €20m. The 20-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Spanish side Las Palmas as they were relegated from La Liga, will be available to feature for the Blues at the Club World Cup later this month. Essugo came through Sporting’s academy and became the youngest player to appear for the club’s first team at the age of 16 in March 2021…
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Chelsea Completes Signing of Midfielder Dario Essugo from Sporting CP
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of midfielder Dario Essugo from Sporting CP on a long-term contract.A deal was agreed between the two clubs earlier this year, with Sporting confirming Chelsea will pay a €22.3m fee for the 20-year-old.He has signed a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge, penning a deal until June 2033.Essugo will join the Chelsea squad for their trip to the United States later this month for the Club.The midfielder spent last…
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