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Chelsea Near Deal for Pep Chavarría After Cucurella Sale

7/2/2026

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Chelsea have agreed personal terms with 28-year-old Spanish left-back Pep Chavarría, pending a Rayo Vallecano transfer.
Chelsea's €9 million bid for Chavarría was rejected, leaving the fee to be negotiated after the club sold Cucurella for €60 million (£51.6 million).
Manager Xabi Alonso praised Chavarría's work ethic and secured his signing.
He logged over 2,000 touches, made 120+ Rayo appearances and ranked among LaLiga's top dozen for crossing and blocking.

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Chelsea have agreed personal terms with 28-year-old Spanish left-back Pep Chavarría, pending a Rayo Vallecano transfer.
Chelsea's €9 million bid for Chavarría was rejected, leaving the fee to be negotiated after the club sold Cucurella for €60 million (£51.6 million).
Manager Xabi Alonso praised Chavarría's work ethic and secured his signing.
He logged over 2,000 touches, made 120+ Rayo appearances and ranked among LaLiga's top dozen for crossing and blocking.