Chelsea seeks to secure Pep Chavarría as Cucurella replacement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 2:25 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Chelsea is advancing its efforts to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarría following a rejected opening bid. Xabi Alonso is targeting Chavarría to fill the void left by Marc Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid. The 28-year-old has expressed a desire to move to Chelsea, and further negotiations between the clubs are set to occur soon. Chavarría is valued at approximately £17.2 million and has made a total of 125 appearances for Vallecano since joining from Zaragoza in 2022.
- •Chelsea prepares a new offer for Pep Chavarría.
- •Opening bid for Chavarría rejected by Vallecano.
- •Chavarría is valued at around £17.2 million.
- •He has 125 appearances for Rayo Vallecano since 2022.
- •Negotiations between Chelsea and Vallecano are ongoing.
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea working on deal for Marc Cucurella replacement
"Chelsea are preparing an improved offer for Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarría after an opening bid was rejected.Xabi Alonso wants to bring in Chavarría as a replacement for Marc Cucurella, foll...
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