Chelsea sign Chavarria in £16m deal - who is the left-back?
Summary
Chelsea has signed Spanish left-back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano for about £16.3 million with potential add-ons of £1.7 million. Chavarria, 28, started his top-level career late but developed into a strong defender at Rayo, making 125 appearances before joining Chelsea on a five-year contract.Key Facts
- Pep Chavarria is a left-back who played four years at Rayo Vallecano.
- He made his La Liga debut at age 24, later than many players.
- Chelsea signed him for £16.3 million plus £1.7 million in add-ons.
- Chavarria has a five-year deal with Chelsea.
- He played 125 games for Rayo and was known for strong defense and physicality.
- Rayo originally wanted to sell him only if a £42.4 million release clause was met.
- Chavarria’s signing adds depth at left-back after Marc Cucurella left Chelsea for Real Madrid.
- His arrival supports coach Xabi Alonso’s plans to use a wing-back system similar to one that brought success at Bayer Leverkusen.
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