Chelsea sign Pep Chavarria as Alonso's seventh addition

Chelsea complete £16m deal for Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria.

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What happened. Chelsea have announced the signing of Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano for €19m (£16.3m) plus add-ons, making him the seventh signing of the Xabi Alonso era.

• Chavarria signed a five-year contract with Chelsea.
• Chelsea first approached Rayo Vallecano at the end of June.
• Alonso was impressed with the left-back after Rayo finished eighth in La Liga.

“I’m so excited to get started. This is a dream for me as Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world.”

— Pep Chavarria

Chavarria will compete for the left-back spot as Alonso rebuilds Chelsea's squad.

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