Chelsea complete signing of Portuguese 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 season on loan at Las Palmas and impressed in a struggling side, making 27 appearances across the campaign as the club suffered relegation from La Liga.Essugo became the youngest player to feature for the Portuguese club when he made his debut aged 16 years and six days old in March 2021. He has represented Portugal at every level from the under-15s to the under-21s. Essugo is set to be shortly followed by Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap, who has completed his medical and finalised a 30m transfer. The post Chelsea complete signing of Portuguesemidfielder Dario Essugo from Sporting CP appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.