TransferBBC SportUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Chelsea sign Pep Chavarria in £16m deal
From Spain's lower leagues to Stamford Bridge—Pep Chavarria's unconventional rise culminates in a Chelsea move.
Pep Chavarría
player
Player
Pep Chavarria
Position
Left-back
From
Rayo Vallecano
To
Chelsea
Fee
£16.3m plus £1.7m add-ons
What happened. Chelsea have signed left-back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano on a five-year deal worth about £16.3m plus £1.7m in add-ons.
- Chavarria made 45 appearances for Rayo last season, scoring one goal and assisting three.
- He did not make his La Liga debut until age 24 after playing in Spain's lower leagues.
- He spent four years at Rayo Vallecano before completing the move to Chelsea.
“This is a dream for me as Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world.”
— Pep Chavarria
Chavarria will compete for a starting spot at Chelsea, aiming to help the team achieve success.
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