The transfer market is heating up with the future of Geovany Quenda, one of the greatest promises of Portuguese soccer. At just 17 years old, the young winger from Sporting Lisbon has attracted the interest of several European giants, including Atlético Madrid and Amorim's Manchester United.
The Portuguese coach, recently appointed as the manager of the "Red Devils," has asked the English club's board to make an effort to secure his signing for 35 million pounds. However, Atlético Madrid is closely monitoring the player and could enter the bidding for his acquisition.
Who Is Geovany Quenda?
Since his debut with the first team in 2024, he has shown a surprising performance. In the current season, he has played 34 official matches so far, accumulating 2 goals and 6 assists, figures that reflect his progression and maturity despite his youth.
Atlético Madrid has been following Quenda's development for months. Andrea Berta, the sporting director of the colchonero club, considers him a future bet to strengthen the team's wings under Simeone.
Atlético has been looking for options to strengthen their attack in light of the possible departure of key players like Ángel Correa or Memphis Depay. Quenda would fit the profile of a fast and unbalancing winger that Cholo values, similar to what Yannick Carrasco once was.
Rúben Amorim, Key in the Battle
Manchester United seems to have a slight advantage in the negotiation for a key reason: Rúben Amorim. The Portuguese coach knows Quenda perfectly, as he was the one who debuted him in Sporting's first team.
Amorim has expressly requested his signing, considering him a key reinforcement for the new project of the "Red Devils." According to sources close to the English club, United has already reached a verbal agreement with the player, although they still need to negotiate with Sporting, which doesn't intend to lower its price.
Manchester United is willing to pay around 35-40 million pounds, while Atlético, with less financial capacity, could try to convince the player with their sports project.
Who Will Win the Battle?
If United accelerates the negotiations, the influence of Rúben Amorim could be decisive for the player to end up in the Premier League. However, if Atlético finds a creative formula to convince Sporting, they could surprise in the market.
We will have to stay tuned in the coming weeks, where the outcome of this story could shape the future of one of the most promising talents in all of Europe.