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Arthur Ferridge

Chelsea: New signing Dario Essugo points to Manchester United pair as career inspirations after Blues debut

Debutant: Dario Essugo - (Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

New Chelsea signing Dario Essugo has thanked Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim for his influence in his early career.

The pair crossed paths at Sporting CP, with Amorim handing the player his professional debut at just 16 years old, marking him the youngest player in club history.

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