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Dario Essugo
Born: March 14, 2005
Height: 5' 10.5" (179cm)
Weight: 11st 9lb (74kg)
Hometown: Odivelas, Portugal
Nationality: 
Portuguese
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PortuguesePosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2021-2025 | Sporting Lisbon |
| 2025- | Chelsea | |
Sports Mole has 49 articles about Dario Essugo. Articles 1 to 40:
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Today's confirmed Premier League transfers: Thursday, July 24
Keep track of every summer transfer deal done involving Premier League teams courtesy of Sports Mole's day-by-day roundup.07:00
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Hato to Chelsea transfer latest: Dutchman's agent reveals truth behind links over move to Enzo Maresca's side
Jorrel Hato's agent reveals the truth behind speculation suggesting his client is in talks over a summer transfer to Chelsea.16:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F22%2Fenzo-maresca.jpg "Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca after 2025 Conference League final.")
Chelsea 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed signing and sale for Enzo Maresca's side
Track all of Chelsea's 2025 summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, latest rumours and squad updates.Jul 17, 17:01
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Chelsea's Premier League title hopes: Can Club World Cup triumph and summer signings lead them to glory?
Sports Mole evaluates whether Chelsea should be considered as genuine Premier League title challengers in 2025-26 after their FIFA Club World Cup triumph.Jul 16, 18:09
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Chelsea transfer news: Strasbourg confirm signing of starlet who played just 22 minutes for Club World Cup finalists
Strasbourg confirm that they have signed a Chelsea starlet who played just 22 minutes for the Blues on a five-year contract.Jul 12, 11:56
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Preview: Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Club World Cup Final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 11, 10:27
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Chelsea injury, suspension list and return dates for PSG clash: Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, Dario Essugo
Sports Mole brings you the latest injury and suspension news for Chelsea ahead of their Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain.Jul 10, 14:26
Chelsea injury news: Moises Caicedo hints at status ahead of Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo seemingly hints at his injury status ahead of the Club World Cup final with a post on social media.Jul 10, 12:40
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Chelsea injury news: Enzo Maresca provides concerning update ahead of Palmeiras Club World Cup quarter-final
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca provides a concerning injury update ahead of Friday's Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras.Jul 4, 13:04
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Chelsea, Liverpool in '£35m transfer battle' for Barcelona midfielder who could leave this summer
Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly among the clubs showing an interest in signing a Barcelona midfielder this summer.Jul 3, 00:23
Chelsea suffer Club World Cup selection blow as key player ruled out of Palmeiras quarter-final
Chelsea suffer an early blow ahead of their Club World Cup quarter-final clash with Palmeiras, as Enzo Maresca loses a key player to suspension.Jun 29, 08:17
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Chelsea cruise into Club World Cup last 16 as Liam Delap nets first goal
Chelsea seal a 3-0 win over Esperance to book their place in the Club World Cup last 16. Liam Delap scores his first goal for the Blues as Andrey Santos makes his debut.Jun 25, 06:24
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How Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens could enhance Chelsea's Premier League ambitions
Sports Mole takes a look at how Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens could enhance Chelsea's Premier League ambitions.Jun 24, 17:23
Chelsea transfer news: Blues hope ‘agreement can be reached swiftly’ for top target despite Bayern Munich interest
Chelsea are optimistic of imminently striking an agreement with Borussia Dortmund to sign winger Jamie Gittens this summer, according to a report.Jun 24, 12:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F14%2Fenzo-maresca_2.jpg "Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca in April 2025.")
Team News: Chelsea vs. LAFC team news revealed! Enzo Maresca names starting lineup for Club World Cup opener
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca names his starting lineup for Monday's Club World Cup opener against Los Angeles FC.Jun 16, 18:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fliam-delap.jpg "Liam Delap of Ipswich Town before his side's Premier League match against Manchester United, on February 26, 2025")
Chelsea lineup vs. Los Angeles FC: Predicted XI for Club World Cup clash as Liam Delap debut decision made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Monday's Club World Cup Group D clash with Los Angeles FC.Jun 14, 14:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F22%2Fcole-palmer.jpg "Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates with the Conference League trophy on May 28, 2025")
Preview: Chelsea vs. Los Angeles FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Club World Cup Group D clash between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC, including predictions, team news and lineups.Jun 14, 13:29
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Chelsea announce three new squad numbers ahead of Club World Cup, ramifications for one big-money signing
Chelsea announce that squad numbers have been allocated to three players ahead of the Club World Cup.Jun 11, 15:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fousmane-diomande.jpg "Osumane Diomande of Sporting Lisbon on October 26, 2023")
Crystal Palace transfer news: Eagles ‘exploring ambitious deal’ to sign £45m Ruben Amorim favourite amid Marc Guehi uncertainty
Crystal Palace reportedly identify a £45m-rated defender, linked with several English clubs including Manchester United, as a potential replacement for captain Marc Guehi.Jun 7, 15:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fdario-essugo.jpg "Las Palmas' Dario Essugo pictured on November 18, 2024")
Chelsea transfer news: Blues confirm first summer signing, mammoth contract length revealed
Chelsea confirm their first signing of the summer transfer window, revealing a mammoth contract length for a player tipped to make an impression in the future.Jun 2, 22:28
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Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly namechecks specific player as 'really exciting' ahead of 2025-26 campaign
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly reveals that he and other club officials are "really excited" about the development of a specific player ahead of 2025-26.May 20, 14:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Fsandro-ramirez.jpg "Las Palmas attacker Sandro Ramirez on January 19, 2025")
Preview: Las Palmas vs. Leganes - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Las Palmas and Leganes, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 16, 18:18
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Sverre Nypan: Arsenal snub exposes specific Gunners transfer failing amid Aston Villa 'progress'
Arsenal journalist Charles Watts explains why he is not "losing sleep" over the Gunners missing out on the signature of talented Rosenborg midfielder Sverre Nypan.Apr 21, 19:49
Preview: Celta Vigo vs. Las Palmas - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Celta Vigo and Las Palmas, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 29, 12:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fsporting.jpg "Geovany Quenda (Sporting CP) on October 18, 2024")
Chelsea news: Geovany Quenda, Dario Essugo transfer fees, loan agreements confirmed as Sporting release statement
Sporting Lisbon confirm agreements with Chelsea for the transfers of Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo and reveal the financial details behind each transfer.Mar 20, 08:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fviktor-gyokeres.jpg "Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates on March 9, 2025")
Viktor Gyokeres: 83-goal striker 'could join' Premier League rival of Man United, Chelsea
Liverpool are reportedly one of three Premier League clubs who could pip rivals Man United and Chelsea to the signing of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres this summer.Mar 18, 13:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fnicolas-jackson.jpg "Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson in action on January 25, 2025")
Chelsea's summer transfer window 'priority' for Enzo Maresca revealed as club look to sell numerous stars
Chelsea will be active in the summer but will also reportedly be looking to sell numerous players ahead of what is likely to be a busy window.Mar 17, 00:40
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Chelsea, Tottenham 'learn Jobe Bellingham asking price' amid four-way transfer battle
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly learn what it will take to prise Jobe Bellingham away from Sunderland in the summer transfer window.Mar 16, 12:11
Chelsea transfer news: Dario Essugo possible debut date revealed as 'medical completed' before £18.5m move
Chelsea reportedly reach an agreement to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Dario Essugo in an £18.5m deal after already securing the signature of Geovany Quenda.Mar 15, 23:19
Man United's reason for not signing Geovany Quenda 'revealed' as Chelsea 'on brink' of £58.6m double deal
Manchester United reportedly never went as far as submitting an official bid for Sporting Lisbon's Geovany Quenda, who is now bound for Chelsea.Mar 15, 12:36
Preview: Las Palmas vs. Alaves - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Las Palmas and Alaves, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 12, 11:04
Las Palmas vs. Barcelona: Predicted XI for Los Amarillos in La Liga affair
Sports Mole looks at how Las Palmas could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Barcelona.Feb 20, 14:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Frobert-lewandowski.jpg "Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring for Barcelona on February 17, 2025")
Preview: Las Palmas vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Las Palmas and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 20, 14:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fdani-rodriguez.jpg "Mallorca's Dani Rodriguez celebrates after scoring goal on September 23, 2024")
Preview: Mallorca vs. Las Palmas - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Mallorca and Las Palmas, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 14, 15:17
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Preview: Las Palmas vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Las Palmas and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 6, 18:32
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Chelsea transfer window: Sporting Lisbon wonderkid still on radar ahead of summer?
Chelsea reportedly remain interest in signing a Sporting Lisbon wonderkid during the summer transfer window despite failing to negotiate a deal before the winter deadline.Feb 5, 15:38
Chelsea transfer news: Sporting Lisbon youngster Dario Essugo emerges as deadline day option?
Chelsea are reportedly giving consideration to pushing through a deal for a Sporting Lisbon prospect before the close of business on Monday.Feb 3, 15:17
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Preview: Girona vs. Las Palmas - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Girona and Las Palmas, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 1, 12:13
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Preview: Elche vs. Las Palmas - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Copa del Rey clash between Elche and Las Palmas, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 3, 22:47
Chelsea transfer news: Sporting Lisbon prospect identified for potential 2025 Strasbourg loan?
Chelsea reportedly identify a Sporting Lisbon youngster as a potential transfer target for 2025 ahead of loaning him to Strasbourg.Dec 23, 12:18
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