**Chelsea have signed Spanish left-back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano.**
Chavarria, 28, has signed a five-year contract and moves to west London for an initial £16m, with another £2m due in potential add-ons.
He is Chelsea’s 11th signing of the summer and a replacement for Marc Cucurella, who recently left the club.
I’m so excited to get started,” Chavarria told Chelsea’s website. “This is a dream for me as Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world. This is one of the best days of my life. “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.”
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