Chelsea nears agreement to sign Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Chelsea is reportedly close to finalizing a deal for left back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano. Negotiations have been ongoing for over a month, with Rayo holding out for a higher transfer fee. While Chelsea initially wanted to invest €15 million, it is now believed the fee may exceed €25 million. Personal terms with Chavarria are agreed, and he is expected to undergo a medical soon. Additionally, Chelsea is working on loaning goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen to Strasbourg.
- •David Ornstein reports Chelsea close to signing Pep Chavarria.
- •Negotiations with Rayo Vallecano have been lengthy.
- •Personal terms have been agreed with Chavarria.
- •Chelsea initially sought to pay €15 million, fee may now exceed €25 million.
- •Filip Jorgensen set to join Strasbourg on loan.
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