Chelsea locked in battle with Real Madrid to sign 19-year-old midfield starlet: Reports (Source: Both images from Getty)
Chelsea are locked in a battle with Real Madrid and other European clubs, as they bid to sign 19-year-old midfield talent Dario Essugo. As per reports via Tribuna, Barcelona are in the race for his services, with the Catalan giants looking to overtake Los Blancos. However, a report from The Sun (via The Hard Tackle) has revealed the Blues' interest in Essugo's services.
The teenager began his youth career at Santa Maria, before joining Sporting CP's youth academy at just nine years of age. He has grown in leaps and bounds with the Portuguese giants, breaking into their first team when he was 16 years old in 2021.
He has also been recognized as one of Portugal's most exciting talents, having played through the country's national youth teams. He currently plays for the Selecao's U21 side, which he joined at the age of 18.
