TransferThe GuardianUnverified source· 2 Aug 2026
Chelsea sign Valentín Barco from Strasbourg on seven-year deal
Chelsea bolster their squad with Argentina international Valentín Barco, the seventh arrival under Xabi Alonso.
V. Barco
player
Player
Valentín Barco
Position
Left-back
From
Strasbourg
To
Chelsea
Contract
Seven-year deal
What happened. Chelsea have completed the signing of Argentina international Valentín Barco from sister club Strasbourg on a seven-year contract.
- Barco is 22 years old and can also play in midfield.
- He previously played for Brighton, making six Premier League appearances.
- He becomes the seventh arrival of Xabi Alonso's reign.
Barco joins Chelsea as part of a busy transfer window under new manager Xabi Alonso.
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