Chelsea have accomplished the signing of Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano, with the 28-year-old left again placing pen to paper on a five-year contract, good by 2031. The deal was reportedly struck at €19m after prolonged negotiations, with an additional €2m in potential bonuses due the La Liga aspect.
Chavarría says he’ll carry “plenty of depth” and “plenty of vitality” on and off the ball in what’s a “dream come true” transfer for him. And it’s certainly been fairly a journey for him to get right here, beginning out his senior skilled profession within the Spanish decrease leagues earlier than getting the possibility to show himself on the prime stage with Rayo just a few years in the past. Alongside the best way, he caught Xabi Alonso’s eye at Actual Madrid, and now he often is the closing piece of our new supervisor’s (first-season) puzzle at Chelsea.
“I’m so excited to get began. This can be a dream for me as Chelsea are one of many largest golf equipment on the planet. It’s a huge alternative however I’m ready and can work exhausting to assist the crew obtain success.”
-Pep Chavarría; supply: Chelsea FC
The membership’s official announcement video references César Azpilicueta (UPDATE: in truth, Dave narrates the video!). Could that be a portend of issues to return. Welcome, Pep; let’s win some issues!
