Chelsea in talks to sign Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Chelsea has initiated discussions to acquire defender Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano. The talks come as Xabi Alonso prepares to take over as head coach of Chelsea, indicating Chavarría's potential importance in the squad. The 28-year-old left-back recently completed a strong season in La Liga, contributing to Rayo's 8th-place finish with one goal and two assists in 33 appearances. With Marc Cucurella transferring to Real Madrid, Chelsea seeks to bolster its defense with Chavarría as a prime target.
- •Chelsea opens discussions with Rayo Vallecano.
- •Pep Chavarría could be signed as a left-back.
- •Xabi Alonso is the incoming Chelsea head coach.
- •Chavarría had one goal and two assists last season.
- •Marc Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid prompts this interest.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea open talks to sign Rayo Vallecano star
"A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano is the subject of a transfer assault on the part of English heavyweights Chelsea.This comes amid the understanding that Pep Chavarría ...
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