TransferDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 2 Aug 2026
Chelsea sign World Cup villain Barco on seven-year deal
The Argentine who taunted England at the World Cup is now a Chelsea player.
V. Barco
player
Player
Valentin Barco
Position
Midfield/left-back
From
Strasbourg
To
Chelsea
Contract
Seven years
What happened. Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Valentin Barco from sister club Strasbourg on a seven-year deal.
- Barco clashed with Jude Bellingham after Argentina's World Cup semi-final win.
- He made one substitute appearance at the tournament.
- Barco contributed 12 goals and assists last season for Strasbourg.
Barco will join up with his new team-mates later in pre-season after his World Cup involvement.
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