At last! Chelsea have found a replacement for Cucurella

Chelsea have come tantalizingly close to the long-awaited reinforcement for the left side of their defense.

Details: According to renowned insider David Ornstein, the London club is on the verge of an agreement with Rayo Vallecano for the transfer of left-back Pep Chavarría. Personal terms with the player have already been finalized.

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Chelsea are now awaiting permission from Rayo Vallecano for the player to undergo his medical. It is expected that the Spanish club will grant this in the near future.

If there are no unexpected obstacles in the final stages, Chavarría will soon officially become a player for the London side. The negotiations between the clubs have entered a decisive phase.

It is worth noting that Transfermarkt values Pep Chavarría at €10 million, and his contract with Rayo Vallecano runs until 2030.

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