BREAKING: Chelsea Signs Pep Chavarría As New Left Back From Rayo Vallecano

BREAKING: Chelsea Signs Pep Chavarría As New Left Back From Rayo Vallecano

Chelsea agree deal to sign Pep Chavarría as new left back from Rayo Vallecano

28 year old fullback joins on long term deal and €19m fix plus €2m add-ons as package.

The deal is valued at €19 million plus an additional €2 million in bonuses. The player is already on his way for his medical and to sign the contract, with final signatures between clubs expected tonight.

Let’s recall, the road to an agreement wasn’t easy: Chelsea’s initial official bid of €15 million was rejected, and the Blues weren’t willing to trigger the €50 million release clause. Negotiations resumed after Chavarria agreed personal terms with Chelsea, and in the end, the clubs settled on a compromise fee that satisfied both parties.

Chavarria is a classic late bloomer. He made his La Liga debut only at 24, and played his first European match at 27—where he immediately picked up a red card in a Conference League game against Swedish side Häcken. Now, at 28, he’s moving to Chelsea for €21 million.