Chelsea signs Pep Chavarría as Cucurella's replacement from Rayo Vallecano
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:38 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Chelsea officially announced the signing of Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano on August 12, 2026. The 28-year-old Spanish left-back becomes the club's seventh signing this summer, following the departure of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid. Chavarría was Xabi Alonso’s priority target and will gain his first professional experience outside Spain. The transfer was finalized for approximately €20 million.
- •Pep Chavarría joins Chelsea from Rayo Vallecano for around €20 million.
- •Chavarría becomes Chelsea's seventh summer signing.
- •Marc Cucurella left Chelsea for Real Madrid earlier in the transfer window.
- •This marks Chavarría's first move to a club outside Spain.
- 8:38 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Official: Chelsea have found Cucurella's replacement
"Less hair, though.It had been in the works for many weeks, and it is now official: Pep Chavarría signed for Chelsea this Wednesday morning!The 28-year-old Spanish left-back, Xabi Alonso’s top prior...
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