Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionGiveMeSportUnverified sourceVia Ben Jacobs· 5 Aug 2026
Chelsea Close to Signing Rayo Vallecano Defender Pep Chavarría
Chelsea are finalising a deal for Pep Chavarría as Xabi Alonso continues his summer rebuild.
Pep Chavarría
player
Player
Pep Chavarría
Position
Defender
Current club
Rayo Vallecano
Linked club
Chelsea
What happened. Chelsea are close to completing the signing of Rayo Vallecano defender Pep Chavarría, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.
- Chelsea have already signed eight new players this summer.
- New manager Xabi Alonso is backing the transfer activity.
- Four of the new arrivals have Premier League experience.
The deal is being finalised, with details emerging about the agreement.
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