What happened. Chelsea announced the signing of Valentin Barco from Strasbourg on a seven-year contract, making him the club's ninth arrival this summer.

Barco is 22 years old and an Argentina international.
He played 19 minutes at the World Cup, coming on against Jordan.
He clashed with Jude Bellingham during the semi-final win.

Barco will join Xabi Alonso's squad later in pre-season after Argentina's World Cup run.

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