TransferSky SportsUnverified source· 5 Aug 2026
Chelsea close in on Pep Chavarria deal
Chelsea are finalising a move for Rayo Vallecano's Pep Chavarria as Cucurella's replacement.
Pep Chavarría
player
Player
Pep Chavarria
Position
Left-back
From
Rayo Vallecano
To
Chelsea
Fee
£16.3m plus add-ons
What happened. Chelsea are set to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria for an initial £16.3m, with both clubs finalising the last details.
- Chavarria is seen as replacement for Marc Cucurella, who moved to Real Madrid.
- The 28-year-old featured in 44 games for Rayo last season.
- He started in Rayo's Conference League final loss to Crystal Palace.
Chavarria's experience adds depth to Chelsea's youthful squad this summer.
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