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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 seeks to secure Pep Chavarría as Cucurella replacement

Summary

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.

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•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.

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2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea working on deal for Marc Cucurella replacement

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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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