Geovany Quenda returns home and is ready to shine at Sporting.

Geovany Quenda, the young winger who is just 18 years old, is back home and the anticipation couldn’t be higher. After an intense rehabilitation period in London, where he recovered from surgery on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot at Chelsea’s facilities, the Portuguese prodigy returns to Lisbon, ready to reclaim his place at Sporting. The London club made an investment of over 50 million euros for his transfer at the end of last season, but for now, Quenda continues to wear the green and white jersey, on loan until the end of the year.

After being sidelined from competition since December 5, 2025, when he was injured in the derby against Benfica, which ended in a 1-1 draw, Quenda’s energy and determination are palpable. His recovery was long and challenging, but now, with his return, he is eager to show what he is capable of. Upon arriving at Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, the young player appeared emotional and shared a powerful message on social media: “There’s no place like home.” That phrase resonates not only as a simple return but as a declaration of love for the club that nurtured him and the familiar environment he has found.

With his return, Quenda has a clear objective in mind: to reclaim the spotlight on the right wing of Sporting. The position, which was occupied by Geny Catamo during his absence, will now have competition. The young winger is not just a talented player; he has been a key asset to the team, with 8 assists in 22 matches this season. Moreover, Quenda is not content with just being a playmaker; he also wants to start scoring again. With 5 goals to his name, he has set a goal to reach double digits by the end of the season.

Next Tuesday will be an important milestone, as it marks the date for the return to work of the lions’ first team. Rui Borges, the coach, will now have at his disposal a player who, in addition to talent, brings determination and a desire to win that could be decisive in this crucial phase of the season. Sporting fans are eagerly awaiting the impact that Quenda could have in the upcoming matches, in the fight for the titles and glories that the club so desires.

The anticipation surrounding the young winger is palpable, and all eyes will be on him in the coming weeks. Sporting needs his magic, and Quenda, now stronger than ever, seems ready to make his mark.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.