Rayo Vallecano → Chelsea · Permanent · Summer 2026

✓ Confirmedhe is in the squad at his new club · 3mo ago
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first reported 4mo agolast moved 3mo ago
  1. Rumoured
    28 Jun
  2. Talks
    28 Jun
  3. Agreement
    2 Aug
  4. Medical
    6 Aug
  5. Done
    5 Aug

Catch me up

  1. 28 Junfirst@MatteMoretto: esChelsea entering strongly in the bidding for Pep Chavarría
  2. 28 JunReached Talks
  3. 30 JunJoined by @FabrizioRomano
  4. 1 JulJoined by @TEAMtalk
  5. 6 JulJoined by @JacobsBen
  6. 13 JulCooling@JacobsBen: Chelsea in talks for Pep Chavarría but Rayo Vallecano have raised their asking price after Chelsea met their initial €15m valuation
  7. 1 AugAdvancing@FabrizioRomano: Chelsea improve their bid for Spanish left back Pep Chavarría as negotiations with Rayo Vallecano move forward.
  8. 2 AugReached Agreement
  9. 4 AugJoined by @David_Ornstein
  10. 5 AugReached Done
  11. 6 AugReached Medical

What was actually said

28 posts in 6 claims, grouped by stage and direction.

Reported at medical stage

Advancing2 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano

🚨🔵 Chelsea agree deal to sign Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano, here we go! Deal done for Spanish left back, €19m fixed fee plus €2m add-ons. Chavarria will now fly for medical and contract signing. Club to club signatures happening tonight. https://t.co/6FcyXAAtua

claims MedicalView on X ↗
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  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 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. 🇪🇸 https://t.co/PLhxbvdZPz

Reported as done

Advancing7 reports, led by @MatteMoretto

esPep Chavarría to Chelsea completed for approximately €22 million including fixed and variable fees

Pep Chavarría al Chelsea. La cifra final del traspaso finalmente no alcanza un total de 25 millones de euros, sino que se sitúa en torno a los 22 millones al sumar la parte fija y los variables. @marca https://t.co/GoQcrYwFwK

claims DoneView on X ↗
6 other posts, 2 other sources on the same claim
  • @MatteMoretto3mo ago ↗

    Exclusiva confirmada: Pep Chavarría al Chelsea, pronto oficial. https://t.co/p4nORz5QX6 https://t.co/G3jVQqft0U

  • @MatteMoretto3mo ago ↗

    esPep Chavarría has just signed his contract with Chelsea

    Pep Chavarría acaba de firmar su contrato con el Chelsea. @marca

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🔵🔐 Pep Chavarría has signed his contract as new Chelsea player from Rayo Vallecano. https://t.co/gtWOT2gr28

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Official, confirmed. Chelsea sign 28 year old LB Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano for €19m plus €2m add-ons. “I'm here thanks to Xabi. For me, he's one of the best coaches right now. I am so happy to join one of the best clubs in the world”. 🇪🇸 https://t.co/MBtRBPLHWJ

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🔵🇪🇸 Pep Chavarría: “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”. Here Pep with his agent David Pirri from AS1 after signing the contract. https://t.co/5sue3sAQ9Y

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    Chelsea confirm Pep Chavarria has joined from Rayo Vallecano on a five-year contract. €19m plus add-ons package.✍️ 🗣️ Chavarria: "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 https://t.co/Ug8QxvIGfb

Reported as agreed

Advancing5 reports, led by @MatteMoretto

esPep Chavarría is close to signing for Chelsea with minor details remaining between clubs; player ready to travel to London.

Pep Chavarría está a punto de firmar por el Chelsea. Quedan pequeños flecos entre clubes. El futbolista está listo para viajar a Londres. https://t.co/mxrI73oihf

claims AgreementView on X ↗
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  • @David_Ornstein3mo ago ↗

    🚨 Chelsea on verge of agreement with Rayo Vallecano to sign Pep Chavarria. Permission for 28yo left-back to take medical expected to be granted & personal terms in place. Clubs on good terms as work advances to complete #Rayo to #CFC switch @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/mUi36HAI9a

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Chelsea are completing details of Pep Chavarría deal, then all done. Agreement almost closed with Rayo Vallecano after new bid exclusively revealed days ago. €19m fixed fee plus add-ons being clarified, then green light to travel. https://t.co/5tk0szKAn6

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    Pep Chavarria set to join Chelsea for around €19m plus add-ons. If all goes to plan, Chavarria will formalise his move this week. Clubs now in the process of finalising the move.🇪🇸 https://t.co/NZDy3dsDVK

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea set to sign Pep Chavarria. €19m plus add-ons package being finalised. Agreement close. https://t.co/nh2bklFg5H

Reported as being in talks

Advancing11 reports, led by @MatteMoretto@MatteMoretto had it first, 4mo ago

Pep Chavarría: Chelsea y Rayo intercambiando documentos. @marca https://t.co/G3jVQqft0U

claims TalksView on X ↗
10 other posts, 3 other sources on the same claim
  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 EXCL: Chelsea improve their bid for Pep Chavarría as negotiations with Rayo Vallecano are moving forward. New proposal for the Spanish left back wanted by Xabi Alonso. 🇪🇸 https://t.co/D1gLY3yzOW

  • @MatteMoretto4mo ago ↗

    esChelsea and Rayo in talks over Spanish right-back Pep Chavarría; Xabi Alonso likes his profile

    Más detalles sobre la noticia exclusiva de hoy publicada en @marca. Chelsea y Rayo ya están hablando de Pep Chavarría. A Xabi Alonso le gusta mucho el perfil del lateral español. https://t.co/XpdZ7PezRV

  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Chelsea are in club to club talks with Rayo Vallecano for Pep Chavarría as new left back. Initial contact made with player keen on the move, as @MatteMoretto reported. 🎥➕ https://t.co/1cGBsWPQ9k https://t.co/bbRZ9mzGDX

  • @MatteMoretto4mo ago ↗

    esChelsea has submitted a new offer to Rayo for Pep Chavarría

    Exclusiva. El Chelsea acelera por Pep Chavarría. El club inglés acaba de presentar una nueva oferta al Rayo por él. https://t.co/8Mny0DysYJ

  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Pep Chavarría as new left back, green light from the player. Chavarría wants Chelsea and wants to play for Xabi Alonso. Club to club talks underway with Rayo Vallecano and deal close. ⏳ 🎥 https://t.co/cBTE2ezrq3 https://t.co/oAC9WUz6lm

  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Chelsea remain in active talks with Rayo Vallecano to sign Pep Chavarría at left back. Terms agreed days ago on player side and club to club negotiations still underway. 🎥➕ https://t.co/67HdB6RoZ4 https://t.co/4zeukmak3v

  • @MatteMoretto4mo ago ↗

    esChelsea has reached agreement with Pep Chavarría; clubs now negotiating transfer fee

    Se va confirmando una exclusiva contada en @marca. El Chelsea llega a un acuerdo con Pep Chavarría. Ahora falta concretar un acuerdo económico entre clubes para el traspaso. https://t.co/B1cUtGrD7e

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    Chelsea closing in on Pep Chavarria after a breakthrough in talks with Rayo Vallecano. #CFC originally bid €15m, having been told this was Rayo Vallecano's initial valuation, only to find the offer was rejected. Clubs now in advanced talks to finalise the move. Never any https://t.co/FgCzaNRFDX

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Understand Chelsea are confident on signing Pep Chavarría. Clubs engaged in positive and ongoing talks. Chelsea trying to find a solution outside the release clause.🇪🇸 https://t.co/v7pqg5sPsi

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria ⌛️ Xabi Alonso identified the 28-year-old as his top alternative to Alex Grimaldo 🔵 @GraemeBailey | #CFC https://t.co/2pcPxStAgw

Reported as a live interest

Advancingone report

esChelsea entering strongly in the bidding for Pep Chavarría

El Chelsea entra fuerte en la puja por Pep Chavarría. https://t.co/okJmxWx10K

claims RumouredView on X ↗

Said to be cooling

Cooling2 reports, led by @JacobsBen

Chelsea continue in talks for Pep Chavarría as they hope to find a solution outside his release clause. However, there is a feeling Rayo Vallecano have moved the goal-posts. Understand #CFC were originally told to offer €15m and they hit that number, only for Vallecano to ask https://t.co/fVFBAiWQuA

claims TalksView on X ↗
1 other post, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    Chelsea's move for Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria is at risk of COLLAPSE 😬 The Blues are reluctant to match the 28-year-old's asking price... @GraemeBailey | #CFC https://t.co/gSLGt83ynM

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