28-year-old left-back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano has flown to England to complete a medical and sign a contract with Chelsea.
Insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed the finalization of the deal with his signature “here we go”:
Pep Chavarria is heading to England today to undergo a medical and sign with Chelsea. The deal, worth €19 million plus €2 million in bonuses, was finalized last night.
Addressing the left flank issue
The London club has accelerated its search for a new left-back following Marc Cucurella’s transfer to Real Madrid.
Shifting transfer strategy: The acquisition of the 28-year-old Spaniard highlights a shift in Chelsea's recruitment towards more experienced players, alongside signings like Maxence Lacroix, Morgan Rogers, Jordan Henderson, and Danny Welbeck.
Game time: Last season, Chavarria solidified his status as a key player for Rayo Vallecano, playing 44 matches across all competitions.
Chelsea is expected to officially unveil the defender as their latest summer recruit shortly.
