TransferDaily Mail FootballUnverified sourceVia Simon Jones· 12 Aug 2026
Chelsea sign Pep Chavarria as Cucurella replacement
Chelsea have secured Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria on a five-year deal.
Pep Chavarría
player
Player
Pep Chavarria
Position
Left-back
From
Rayo Vallecano
To
Chelsea
Fee
£16.3m plus add-ons
What happened. Chelsea have completed the signing of Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano on a five-year contract for around £16.3m plus add-ons, replacing Marc Cucurella who moved to Real Madrid.
- Chavarria, 28, expressed excitement and gratitude after joining Chelsea.
- Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid was worth £55.8m.
- Newcastle are in talks for Benfica's Amar Dedic.
“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 aim to fill Cucurella's role at left-back for Chelsea next season.
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