Jorge Mendes, who engineered the Leny Yoro and Manuel Ugarte deals to United, was the intermediary on Quenda, alongside agent Igor Campedelli. To this end, United sources, kept anonymous to protect relationships, have said they are relaxed over the turn of events.

There was an expectation that Sporting CP's Geovany Quenda would be next through the door at the Theatre of Dreams. It was Amorim who entrusted the 17-year-old to make the step up from youth to senior level,

Manchester United made no formal attempt to rival Chelsea for the signature of Sporting Lisbson sensation Geovany Quenda, who has agreed a deal to join Premier League rivals Chelsea. Chelsea have agreed a £41million deal to sign the 17-year-old star who will remain at Sporting on loan next season before making his move to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2026.