Chelsea sign World Cup villain Barco on seven-year deal

The Argentine who taunted England at the World Cup is now a Chelsea player.

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Player

Valentin Barco

Position

Midfield/left-back

From

Strasbourg

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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