business ✍️ Pep Chavarria joins Chelsea, seventh summer signing
Chelsea has officially confirmed the signing of Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano as their seventh summer addition. The 28-year-old left-back joins the Blues in West London, replacing Marc Cucurella who moved to Real Madrid. The deal is valued at approximately £16.3 million, arriving after a strong La Liga campaign. This move signals a shift in recruitment strategy towards established professionals under Xabi Alonso's guidance. Alonso will now integrate Chavarria into the squad ahead of the new season.