Chelsea signs Pep Chavarria as left-back replacement for Cucurella
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Chelsea has finalized the signing of Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano to replace the outgoing Marc Cucurella. Chavarria, 28, has developed into a key player at Rayo after rising through the Spanish leagues. His strengths are in defense, where he ranks high in ground duels won and progressive carries. The transfer fee could be around €25 million, although no official agreement has been confirmed. Personal terms have been reported as settled, but contract details are still pending.
- •Pep Chavarria joins Chelsea from Rayo Vallecano
- •Chavarria replaces Marc Cucurella, who transferred to Real Madrid
- •Transfer fee reported to be around €25 million
- •Chavarria has a strong defensive record in La Liga
- •Personal terms reportedly agreed, contract details pending
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — How good is Pep Chavarria? What to know about new Chelsea signing to replace Marc Cucurella at left-back
"Chelsea have embarked on yet another summer of wheeling and dealing, as they have made yet another deal, this time to replace outgoing left-back Marc Cucurella.
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