Chelsea have confirmed that Dario Essugo has completed his move from Sporting and signed a deal that runs until 2033.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Essugo has become Chelsea's first arrival of what could be a busy summer in the transfer window. The midfielder has completed his move from Sporting and could now debut for the Blues at the Club World Cup.
WHAT CHELSEA SAID
"Chelsea is pleased to confirm the signing of Dario Essugo from Sporting CP," read a club statement: "The midfielder, who spent last season on loan in La Liga with Las Palmas and is a Portugal Under-21 international, has signed a contract until 2033. Essugo began his career in Sporting's academy and became the youngest-ever player to feature for the club when he made his senior debut aged 16 years and six days against Vitoria de Guimaraes in March 2021. Later that year, he broke Luis Figo's record as the youngest starter for Sporting, aged 16 years, 11 months and 17 days. "
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