Chelsea signs Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano for £16m
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Chelsea has secured the signing of Pep Chavarria on a five-year deal worth approximately £16.3 million, plus potential add-ons of £1.7 million. Chavarria, 28, previously played in the Spanish lower leagues and joined Rayo Vallecano in 2022, where he made 45 appearances last season. His move to Chelsea follows interest from manager Xabi Alonso, who previously faced Chavarria when he was managing Real Madrid. The deal was complex, initially requiring Chelsea to meet Chavarria's £42.4 million release clause, but negotiations ultimately led to this agreement. Chavarria aims to bolster Chelsea’s left-back position after Marc Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid in June.
- •Chavarria joins Chelsea on a five-year contract.
- •The transfer fee is around £16.3 million plus add-ons.
- •He made 125 appearances for Rayo Vallecano.
- •Chavarria aims to replace Marc Cucurella in the squad.
- •Negotiations were complicated by Rayo's initial demand for his full release clause.
- 9:39 AMESPN Soccer — Chelsea complete signing of Pep Chavarría
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea complete £16m signing of defender
- 8:29 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea sign Chavarria in £16m deal - who is the left-back?
- 8:29 AMBBC Sport — Chelsea sign Chavarria in £16m deal - who is the left-back?
- 8:25 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea complete signing of Pep Chavarria
"Chelsea have completed the signing of Pep Chavarria from La Liga side Rayo Vallecano.The 28-year-old left-back has signed a contract at Stamford Bridge until 2031 for a fee of around £16m.Chavarria a...
"Chelsea have finally completed the signing of Spanish defender Pep Chavarria on a five-year deal.The 28-year-old joins the Blues after three and a half seasons at Rayo Vallecano in a transfer reporte...
"Pep Chavarria joins Chelsea on a five-year deal, having played in the Spanish lower leagues until he was 24.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerAug 12, 2026, 9:39 AMChelsea complete signing of Pep Chavarría
Chelsea have completed the signing of left back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 8:50 AMChelsea complete £16m signing of defender
Chelsea have completed the signing of Pep Chavarria from La Liga side Rayo Vallecano.The 28-year-old left-back has signed a contract at Stamford Bridge until 2031 for a fee of around £16m.Chavarria a...
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 8:29 AMChelsea sign Chavarria in £16m deal - who is the left-back?
Pep Chavarria joins Chelsea on a five-year deal, having played in the Spanish lower leagues until he was 24.
- BBC SportAug 12, 2026, 8:29 AMChelsea sign Chavarria in £16m deal - who is the left-back?
Pep Chavarria joins Chelsea on a five-year deal, having played in the Spanish lower leagues until he was 24.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 8:25 AMChelsea complete signing of Pep Chavarria
Chelsea have finally completed the signing of Spanish defender Pep Chavarria on a five-year deal.The 28-year-old joins the Blues after three and a half seasons at Rayo Vallecano in a transfer reporte...
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