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Essugo has played seven times for Portugal Under-21s Chelsea have agreed an £18. 5m fee to sign Sporting midfielder Dario Essugo, who is currently on loan at Las Palmas. The 20-year-old has been offered a seven-year contract with an option for an extra year, with the move subject to a medical and agreeing personal terms. The deal would mean the Portugal Under-21s international joining in June to act as a deputy ball-winning defensive midfield option to Moises Caicedo. Senior sources at Stamford Bridge say he impressed scouts with his rapid development over the course of the season. They hope to have Essugo in the squad for June's newly expanded Club World Cup tournament in the United States. Essugo has made 25 appearances for his parent club Sporting, and played 17 games on loan at Spanish top-flight club Las Palmas this season. Chelsea also signed 17-year-old winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting for £40m this week. Latest Chelsea news, analysis and fan views Get Chelsea news sent straight to your phone Six Nations: Ruthless France overpower Scotland to deny England title - reaction The Players - Mc Ilroy and Fleetwood scrambling as Spaun leads Ball v Doheny - Cain beats Edwards by split decision after drab contest Why do humans dance? Preview an upcoming epic crime saga starring Sean Bean Uncovering the dark side of football hooliganism The 2002 heist that shook China’s airwaves Can Scotland's 'France-lite' thwart Les Bleus and hand England title? 'No Hamilton fairytale as Norris and Mc Laren deliver on potential' Six Nations title permutations - who needs what? Has Tuchel's first squad revealed England's short-term strategy? 'A ridiculously long wait - but trophy win would change everything' F1: Chequered Flag. Audio F1: Chequered Flag Sutton's predictions v Divorce singer Felix How do athletes manage sleep, and how can you improve yours? New teams, new rules, more money - Netball Super League's big relaunch Hampson on paralysing injury, helping others and England pride, 20 years on Gavin Henson: The kick that changed everything Will English teams win all three European competitions? The double-kick penalty that cost Atletico Madrid in shootout To Free Hit or not in gameweek 29? FPL tips & team of week Hamilton does not feel pressure to 'prove anything' How much do you remember about Super Saturdays? Will PSG tie provide Champions League redemption for Emery? 'I've still got big part to play' - historic night for Sterling Who plays who in Champions League quarter-finals? 'Ugo said he'd shave his chest if England lose to Wales! ' Video'Ugo said he'd shave his chest if England lose to Wales! ' Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.