Transfer: Chelsea Announce Signing of Barco
The Argentina international, 22, becomes Chelsea’s seventh summer signing under Xabi Alonso after making 53 appearances for Strasbourg.
- On Sunday, Chelsea announced that Valentin Barco has joined from Strasbourg on a seven-year deal. The 22-year-old Argentina international will join the squad later in preseason, the club said.
- Manager Xabi Alonso is overseeing a major squad rebuild this season, recruiting Barco to add versatility. The player previously moved to Strasbourg on loan from Brighton in 2024, later signing permanently after helping the club qualify for the Conference League.
- A versatile left-back who also plays in midfield, Barco made 58 appearances for Strasbourg, providing three goals and 11 assists. He earned five caps for Argentina at the World Cup, playing 19 minutes total.
- Chelsea's transfer activity continues under Alonso, with recent arrivals including Morgan Rogers for £117 million and Marco Palestra for £47m. The club also confirmed the signing of veteran striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton on Saturday.
- Barco is expected to join his new teammates shortly on their tour of Australia and Hong Kong. The defender previously made headlines at the World Cup for a feisty exchange with England's Jude Bellingham.
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Transfer: Chelsea announce signing of Barco
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Valentin Barco from Strasbourg. The 21-year-old Argentina midfielder has put pen to paper on a contract until 2033. Barco, who played for Brighton before a move to Ligue 1, was a part of Argentina’s World Cup squad that reached the final last month. He was an unused substitute during […] Transfer: Chelsea announce signing of Barco
Valentin Barco Seals Chelsea Transfer From Strasbourg To Join Xabi Alonso Squad on Long-Term Deal
Valentín Barco has signed a seven-year contract at Chelsea and will join Xabi Alonso's squad later in pre-season. The 22-year-old Argentina international, who can operate across midfield and down the left flank, is the latest addition to a sweeping rebuild at the Premier League club. Barco's move caps a rapid rise through three countries in barely two years. He began his career at Boca Juniors in Argentina, joining the academy as a child and mak…
The player, taken by the London Club to the Strasbourg Transfer Agreement team, is signed within the consortium.
The 22-year-old Argentine will have his second chance at the Premier League
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