- Chelsea Sign Portuguese Midfielder Dario Essugo in €22.3m Deal
- 20-year-old signs long-term deal running until 2033
- Played 27 games for Las Palmas in 2024–25 La Liga season
Chelsea Football Club have officially confirmed the signing of highly-rated Portuguese midfielder Dario Essugo from Sporting CP for a reported transfer fee of €22.3 million.
The deal, which was finalized in March, was formally announced by the Premier League club on Sunday, June 2. Essugo, 20, has penned a long-term contract that ties him to Stamford Bridge until June 2033.
EDITOR’S PICKS
- El-Rufai Joined Anti-Tinubu Coalition Over Missed Ministerial Slot – APC Chieftain
- TIMELINE: How the Wike-Makinde Relationship in PDP Broke Down
- Hon. Monsuru Akinloye Visits Eredo Monarchs, Receives Praise and Endorsement for Second Term
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Essugo joins Chelsea following an impressive loan spell at Spanish La Liga side Las Palmas during the 2024–2025 season. The young midfielder made 27 appearances and scored once, quickly becoming a central figure in the team’s midfield setup.
A graduate of Sporting CP’s renowned academy, Essugo made headlines in 2021 when he became the youngest-ever debutant for the Lisbon club at just 16 years and six days. He later broke another record by becoming the youngest starter in the club’s history, surpassing Portuguese football legend Luis Figo.
Before his move to Spain, Essugo gained top-flight experience with Sporting’s first team, Sporting B, and had a brief loan stint at Primeira Liga side Chaves, where he featured in 14 matches.
On the international stage, Essugo has consistently represented Portugal across multiple youth levels. He most recently featured for the Portugal Under-21 national team during the March 2025 international window.
Chelsea’s acquisition of the talented midfielder reflects their continued investment in youth development and long-term squad depth under the club’s ongoing rebuild project.
Advertise or Publish a Story on EkoHot Blog:
Kindly contact us at [email protected]. Breaking stories should be sent to the above email and substantiated with pictorial evidence.
Citizen journalists will receive a token as data incentive.
Call or Whatsapp: 0803 561 7233, 0703 414 5611
