Chelsea signs Valentín Barco from RC Strasbourg on seven-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Chelsea has officially announced the signing of midfielder Valentín Barco from RC Strasbourg on August 2, 2026. Barco, who recently turned 22, has signed a seven-year contract running through 2033. The transfer, valued at around £34 million, follows Barco's progression from Boca Juniors to Brighton & Hove Albion, and subsequently to a loan at Strasbourg. He played a key role for Strasbourg and earned five caps for Argentina, participating in the recent World Cup.
- •Valentín Barco officially joins Chelsea from RC Strasbourg.
- •The transfer deal is worth approximately £34 million.
- •Barco previously played for Boca Juniors and Brighton.
- •He earned five caps for Argentina and participated in the World Cup.
- •Barco has signed a seven-year deal valid until 2033.
- 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Chelsea sign Valentín Barco from RC Strasbourg
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