Chelsea have announced the signing of left-back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano.
Chavarria has signed a five-year deal with the Blues following a reported £16.3m (€19m) move from Vallecano.
The 28-year-old is expected to replace Marc Cucurella in the Chelsea squad, with the latter joining Real Madrid earlier in the transfer window.
Chavarria made 125 appearances for Vallecano across four seasons, while his last game for the club came in last term's Conference League final defeat to Crystal Palace.
"I’m so excited to get started," Chavarria told the Chelsea website.
"This is a dream for me as Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world. It is a big opportunity, but I am prepared and will work hard to help the team achieve success.
"There are a lot of people who have helped me get to this moment and I have to thank my family. They have always supported me and today is only possible because of them."
Since his debut for Vallecano, Chavarria led in assists (eight) among the club's defenders, while he ranked second for chances created (99) and third for interceptions (83).
He also ranked fourth for both duels won (388) and tackles won (109) among Vallecano defenders, and is now set for a key role in the Chelsea squad.
Chavarria could feature for Chelsea in their final pre-season game against Real Sociedad on Saturday, while his Premier League debut could come against Fulham on August 24.
The Blues also face Luton Town in the EFL Cup before the first home match in the league, which comes against Brighton.
mudaikmort
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weve
Lekbenopsu
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a very good player
ELIWRLDSHOES
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am Chelsea fun but I still believe this guy average to our club
We are Chelsea fan. you're fun as you said. but we the fan believe he can do way better
Emmy011
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only god knows how many they are going to sign
As many as we can, because we are the world champion. Stop been jealous of this great club.
Kimdiklrsy
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if say this guy is an English epl player he would have cost 40 or 45
cabdilrsty
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luubinpryz
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Welcome to the world champions
Damola32
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only god knows how many they are going to sign
they leaves has free agents
Damola32
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only god knows how many they are going to sign
they leaves has free agents
Zacbdeknpy
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for the past 10yrs no sale and make money than Chelsea go and check record..
Zacbdeknpy
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only god knows how many they are going to sign
why can't you ask how are thy going to sale..
Damola32
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only god knows how many they are going to sign
muzbekouz
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beware
Niyikoprsu
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Imtiyaz_asen
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one more last signing . ... New Goalkeeper please 🙏
I can't believe u guys, 42players in squad still not enough 😂
hiuacmnpyz
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whenever I open social media, Chelsea has signed a player
Josphatdaka
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how many players does Chelsea want 🤔
hensley224
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how is this
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Chavaria plays on the left
HenryAfflu
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I hope he gets game time
Tiubdeloy
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Chelsea can sign whatever they want to sign it's not my money they're spending! Just make sure you do well after all these signings!!
bokbcdilpu
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how is this
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perfect
bokbcdilpu
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how is this
Disablms
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As it should be
hiaabklost
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Chelsea will soon start to buy their own players 🤣🤣
Biodilmnyz
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Welcome to Chelsea the blues
Wacbclmuy
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am Chelsea fun but I still believe this guy average to our club
FREDFLOMO
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Welcome home brother
Busbklprt
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good
M-CHIKA360
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I was among those who faulted the signing of COCU then. I just do hope he will surprise me like Cocu amazingly did.
cekilmot
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any chicken we pass for market Chelsea will buy
Wesinho
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Best lineup
wumbcikstz
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they buy to many player's that is the reason why they can never figure out their best squad...your not allowed to make a mistake as soon as it happens your bench for the season...but you grow and get stronger by making 💪 mistakes
nd ontop of that all the team,s are allowed to hv the same number of prayers per season
wumbcikstz
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they buy to many player's that is the reason why they can never figure out their best squad...your not allowed to make a mistake as soon as it happens your bench for the season...but you grow and get stronger by making 💪 mistakes
guys every team need a good squad ,nd if u see how tuchel use the prayers ws so cool nd durring dat time we had many prayers in flont but tuchel use all of them ,nd we talking of ,purisic,mount,harves,wenner,odoi,ziyeche ,see but no one ws having bad bench their all injoyed nd perform cool ,so its not about bunch of prayers but having a good combination in the pitch guys .
Wesinho
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perfect
Ruubclouz
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Chelsea fans like to rant before the league start I trust you before the middle of the league you Al will be praying for arsenal down fall and not to win league again
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because of one EPL trophy in 22 years you are not ashamed to open your dirty mouth
Ruubclouz
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Alonso has signed 15 players since taking over Chelsea 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
and it effecting you
Rajoppa
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do Chelsea have a sporting director I really don't understand all this signing for what????
humadcast
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Surprising signing only 5 yrs and not 8 yrs
AFerLLds4830
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Chelsea this season
Puoablstu
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they buy to many player's that is the reason why they can never figure out their best squad...your not allowed to make a mistake as soon as it happens your bench for the season...but you grow and get stronger by making 💪 mistakes
Mr. Chelsea owner pls you can decided to keep your money and all your good thoughts about the team and shut your mouth up there
lusbcdilpr
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hope this lineup will be competitive
wecbntuyz
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Nice one
Readenruy
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they buy to many player's that is the reason why they can never figure out their best squad...your not allowed to make a mistake as soon as it happens your bench for the season...but you grow and get stronger by making 💪 mistakes
Jutdkptuyz
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we gat dis boiz
wumbiloruz
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one more last signing . ... New Goalkeeper please 🙏
AFerwPsS1926
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AFerwPsS1926
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jabcelruy
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Let’s goo
wilbard10
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pedlmnouz
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*thank you so much