Quenda will arrive at Chelsea next summer. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

'This kid is special' – Thierry Henry waxes lyrical over fearless £44m Chelsea signing

Originally posted on Chelsea News | By Charlie Patrick | Last updated Sep 20, 2025 2:15 AM ET

Premier League legend Thierry Henry has revealed he’s a huge fan of future Chelsea star Geovany Quenda, and labelled the winger as “special.”

Chelsea agreed a deal to sign Quenda for £44m from Sporting Lisbon back in March, and the 18-year-old will join the Blues next summer.

Quenda is another very exciting youngster, and is yet another example of the Blues signing one of the best young talents from around the world.

Thierry Henry a huge fan of Geovany Quenda

Chelsea have already secured the signatures of exciting South American duo Estevao Willian, who’s already impressed this season, and Kendry Paez who’s on loan at Strasbourg.

The Blues fought off stiff competition from the some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Manchester United for the Portugal under-21 international.

Quenda has been compared to Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal, and Henry has now revealed he’s a big fan of the teenager.

“This kid is special. I saw him at the Under-21 Euros, the way he goes about what he does, I like it,” he said as cited on X.com.

“He has no fear, you would expect that from a youngster. But there’s something special about him.

“I just hope that he can show it for a very long time. You can understand his celebration, him throwing his shirt.

“The start of a long story, hopefully.”

Chelsea well stocked in the wides areas

Quenda scored in Sporting Lisbon’s 4-1 win against Kairat Almaty in the Champions League earlier this week, and has one goal and four assists in seven appearances in all competitions this season.

The Portuguese will arrive at Chelsea, injury permitting with over 100 appearances for Sporting Lisbon, and will provide Enzo Maresca with another top attacking option.

Chelsea currently have Estevao and Pedro Neto as their options on the right hand side, and Quenda’s arrival adds even more competition for places.

This article first appeared on Chelsea News and was syndicated with permission.

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