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Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria is reportedly travelling to England to finalise his transfer to Chelsea by undergoing a medical and signing his contract.
The 28-year-old has long been linked with the Blues and it now seems that a major breakthrough has been made.
Fabrizio Romano gave this deal his trademark ‘here we go’ last night, and this morning he’s posted another update.
See below for details as Romano says Chavarria is on his way to Chelsea for a medical and to put the finishing touches on this move…
?? Pep Chavarría, on his way to England today for medical tests and contract signing at Chelsea.
€19m plus €2m deal finalised last night, as revealed. ?? pic.twitter.com/PLhxbvdZPz
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2026
Posting on his official X account, Romano said: “Pep Chavarría, on his way to England today for medical tests and contract signing at Chelsea. €19m plus €2m deal finalised last night, as revealed.”
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Chelsea fans will no doubt be pleased that this saga now finally seems to be nearing an end after lengthy speculation linking them with Chavarria.
Chelsea strengthen at left-back after Marc Cucurella exit
Chelsea needed a new signing like Chavarria this summer, with the west London giants having lost Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid earlier in the window.
It won’t be easy to replace a key player like Cucurella, who recovered from a slow start to life at Stamford Bridge to become a hugely important member of the squad.
Still, Chavarria also looks a fine talent and like someone who could make an immediate impact in English football.
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