FC Barcelona has the opportunity to add one of the biggest promises of European football thanks to Jorge Mendes . The influential representative has offered Joan Laporta the signing of Geovany Quenda , a 17-year-old young talent who is being the big revelation of the season at Sporting de Portugal . This move would come as a solution to strengthen the offensive wings, where both Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres have not met expectations and have left all the responsibility in the hands of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal .
Geovany Quenda , born in 2007, shares a generation with Lamine Yamal , but his impact on professional football is being just as impressive. Since his debut this season with the first team of Sporting de Portugal , he has become an undisputed starter under the orders of Rúben Amorim , who has already taken over at Manchester United . In almost a few months, Quenda has not proven to be a differential player, with speed, dribbling and an innate ability to generate danger from the wing.
Barça’s interest is not unique. European giants such as Manchester United , Arsenal , Liverpool and Manchester City have also set their sights on the young Portuguese talent. In the case of the ‘citizens’, the connection between Geovany Quenda and Hugo Viana , current sporting director of Sporting and future manager of signings at City, could be key to tilting the balance in their favour. However, Barça relies on the influence of Jorge Mendes and the attractiveness of his project to convince the player.
Quenda ‘s market value currently stands at €15 million according to Transfermarkt, a figure that is likely to increase in the coming months due to his performance and competition for his signing. Despite this, Joan Laporta and Deco feel that the investment in this young winger can be strategic, especially if they manage to get ahead of the Premier League clubs and close the deal before his price skyrockets.
In the Camp Nou, the signing of Geovany Quenda would be a medium and long-term bet, but it could also have an immediate impact. His ability to compete from day one would add depth and quality to the attacking wings, an area where Hansi Flick’s side need quality alternatives. If Barça manages to complete this operation, it could secure one of the future stars of world football, consolidating its strategy of rejuvenating the squad with players of exceptional talent.
Everything indicates that the battle for Quenda will be intense, but Barça, with the support of Jorge Mendes , is ready to take the necessary step to bring the “boy” who is revolutionizing Europe.
Source: El Nacional
