Arsenal and Chelsea are closely following Sporting Lisbon’s young star Geovany Quenda, a winger generating already much commotion across Europe. At 17, Quenda’s performances caught the attention of major clubs. Scouts from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United reportedly have viewed talent in him. Nonetheless, any club interested in signing him should first honor his hefty €100 million release clause, which Sporting Lisbon is determined to enforce.
Who is Geovany Quenda?
Quenda is a complete winger who has been among the hottest young prospects in Europe. He has all the qualities that make one stand out: speed, precision dribbling, and game sense. He is one of the best players on the field, and his playing style is unusually mature for his age. The Wonderkid never loses his cool and has a great ability to make decisions under pressure. No wonder why top European clubs like Real Madrid, PSG, and Bayern Munich are interested in him.
€100 Million Release Clause
The €100m release clause with Sporting Lisbon makes things very tough. He is young, and that is an important valuation from a contracting club. Both Arsenal and Chelsea could, in theory, be interested, but at that price, there needs to be a serious look. Clubs like Real Madrid and PSG break most of their bank on such a transfer. So, they are not out of the race.
Why Arsenal’s Youth-Focused Approach is Perfect for Quenda
If Quenda chooses Arsenal, he will be with a team coached by Mikel Arteta. He is the kind of coach who is very caring for young players. So far, Arteta has given room for young talent to feature in Arsenal, which might be a good opportunity for Quenda to have a nurturing environment. With recent progress and a balanced squad, Arsenal might be a good choice for a player who values skill development over instant fame.
For Quenda, Arsenal would be a chance to hone his skills, hopefully with full-time on the field. He may be attracted to the youth approach of Arsenal. Since, he can gain experience from superior players of the team while in the Premier League.
Chelsea’s Strategy For Quenda
Under the current ownership, Chelsea spends much of its money on youth. And also gives talented young players a chance at the first team. With Chelsea always willing to spend money on young and hopeful prospects, Quenda can gain early experience in the top division of football. So, this in turn would bring him stronger competition for more playing minutes.
Considering Chelsea’s tradition of loaning out players to other teams for experience, Quenda will likely receive playing time as well if he is sent to another team temporarily. This approach may ease the transition to the high Premier League demands.
Other European Giants Also In The Race
Reportedly, other teams are also keeping an eye on Quenda besides Arsenal and Chelsea. Real Madrid is one of those iconic names that are known to sign youth talents. Not only signing but also polishing them into superstars. PSG, with their moneybags and an emphasis on being stars would be ideal to be internationally exposed to Quenda. And the rather stern approach of Bayern Munich would give him a more disciplined environment where he could shine.
These clubs offer different development pathways; each pathway has its merits. Quenda would like one of the following if he prefers a slow learning curve in elite-level football.
Is Staying At Sporting Lisbon The Right Choice?
With Quenda’s age, perhaps he should stay a bit longer at Sporting Lisbon. A few more seasons there would allow him to become more confident and polish up on his skills. And all these without the enormous pressures of a major European league. Moving to a big club, especially the Premier League, is very demanding, and young players undergo a lot of scrutiny.
Much will depend on the choice that Quenda makes in the next few years about his future ahead. Be it with Arsenal, Chelsea, or any other European giant or whether he is to continue with Sporting Lisbon, his path certainly is going to be fascinating. But it will be interesting to know who’s ready to take that jump to secure the exceptional talent.
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