Real Madrid confirmed Lineup - image of Xabi Alonso at press conference
Real Madrid confirmed Lineup - image of Xabi Alonso at press conference
Despite a 2-1 pre-season defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, optimism at Chelsea is high ahead of the new season. Xabi Alonso is at the wheel, building an impressive squad, with their opening fixture against Fulham on August 24. The Blues have been busy in the transfer market so far, and this looks to continue with Matteo Moretto reporting that Xabi Alonso’s team are set to sign Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano for £21.3 million plus bonuses.
Chelsea Building Towards Successful 2026/27 Season
Alonso Close to Next Signing
Xabi Alonso has already strengthened the Stamford Bridge squad with the signings of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a club record £117 million and the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. Danny Welbeck has also joined Chelsea, with Jordan Henderson set to join him. Marco Palestra and Geovany Quenda are also new recruits at Stamford Bridge. Another story making headlines is that Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to return for the Blues.
Pep Chavarria of Rayo Vallecano has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge all summer; however, it appears a fee has been difficult to agree on, but it finally seems like the Blues have made a breakthrough in their pursuit of a new left back after the departure of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid.
Chelsea Close In on Pep Chavarria Deal
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