Chelsea targeting Pep Chavarria for left-back role following Cucurella exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Chelsea is reportedly intensifying its search for a new left-back after Marc Cucurella's departure. Rayo Vallecano defender Pep Chavarria has emerged as a potential target for the Premier League club. Initial contact has been made to explore the conditions for a possible transfer, though no formal bid has been submitted. Chavarria, 28, has 125 appearances for Rayo and is under contract until 2030, giving his current club leverage in negotiations. Chelsea is expected to continue evaluating their options as they seek to strengthen their squad ahead of the next campaign.
- •Chelsea exploring signing Pep Chavarria after Cucurella's exit
- •Chavarria has made 125 appearances for Rayo Vallecano
- •Chelsea has made initial contact but no formal bid yet
- •Rayo Vallecano under no pressure to sell Chavarria
- •Bayer Leverkusen also interested in the left-back
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea explore surprise move for Pep Chavarria after Marc Cucurella departure
"Chelsea have reportedly stepped up their search for a new left-back after Marc Cucurella’s departure, with Rayo Vallecano defender Pep Chavarría emerging as a potential summer target.The Premier Le...
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