Gonçalo Inácio, a center back for Sporting CP who will play tonight, is supposedly now being pursued by Chelsea. After a 2-2 tie in the first leg, Sporting CP will play Arsenal in the second leg of their Champions League match. In any case, Chelsea supporters will be watching this game closely because Geovany Quenda, their soon-to-be new winger, is probably going to play a role.
However, as 24-year-old defender Inacio is the most recent name to be connected to a potential summer transfer to the Stamford Bridge team, they may also want to keep a watch on him. The search for a new center back will be Chelsea’s first priority this summer, and as the season draws to a close, rumors about it are beginning to circulate.
The major teams are interested in Inácio, according to journalist Edu Burgos of Diario AS. Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Spain have all expressed interest in him due to his outstanding season at Sporting, particularly in the Champions League.
Chelsea want Portugal international centre-back with €60m clause
Chelsea is one among the teams interested in Goncalo Inacio, according to AS. His contract with Sporting CP has a €60 million clause that expires in 2030. Inacio is the finest defender outside of the five major leagues, according to the Spanish source. He has already earned 20 caps for Portugal.
Even though he is just 24 years old, he has a good amount of experience. He has made almost 250 appearances for Sporting CP. When it comes to passing and ball comfort, Inacio is exceptional. In terms of touches, successful passes, opportunities created, and assists, he leads all center backs in the Portuguese league.
Nevertheless, Chelsea supporters will be worried about the other aspect of the game. He’s not very skilled at flying. He only prevails in 45.7% of his aerial duels despite his stature. He is in the seventh percentile as a result. Additionally, he has a below-average victory rate of 56.4% in all of his duels. He can be dispossessed and is frequently dribbled past.
