Pep Chavarria joins Chelsea from Rayo Vallecano for £16.3 million
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:05 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Pep Chavarria has officially signed with Chelsea from Rayo Vallecano for around £16.3 million. The left-back expressed excitement about joining one of the world's biggest clubs, stating it feels like a dream come true. Chavarria fills the spot left by Marc Cucurella, who transferred to Real Madrid earlier in the transfer window. The 28-year-old defender previously contributed to Rayo Vallecano's nearly successful campaign for European qualification last season. Chavarria emphasized his readiness to work hard and help Chelsea achieve success.
- •Pep Chavarria transfers to Chelsea from Rayo Vallecano.
- •The transfer fee is approximately £16.3 million.
- •Chavarria replaces Marc Cucurella, now with Real Madrid.
- •He aims to contribute significantly to Chelsea's success.
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — 'This is a dream for me' - Chavarria
- 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Chavarria calls Chelsea transfer a ‘dream’ come true
""Today is one of the best days of my life," says Chelsea's newest signing Pep Chavarria. The 28-year-old left-back has left La Liga side Rayo Vallecano and penned a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge. Chavarria made 44 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring one goal and contributing three assists, as Rayo Vallecano finished eighth in La Liga and reached the Conference League final.
"Pep Chavarria has called the chance to sign for Chelsea a ‘dream’ come true after completing his move to the club.The left-back has signed for Chelsea from Rayo Vallecano for a fee of around £16....
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 9:05 AM'This is a dream for me' - Chavarria
"Today is one of the best days of my life," says Chelsea's newest signing Pep Chavarria. The 28-year-old left-back has left La Liga side Rayo Vallecano and penned a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge. Chavarria made 44 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring one goal and contributing three assists, as Rayo Vallecano finished eighth in La Liga and reached the Conference League final.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 8:55 AMChavarria calls Chelsea transfer a ‘dream’ come true
Pep Chavarria has called the chance to sign for Chelsea a ‘dream’ come true after completing his move to the club.The left-back has signed for Chelsea from Rayo Vallecano for a fee of around £16....
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