Chelsea set to make first signing for Xabi Alonso. Their target has been revealed
Strasbourg forward to move to London
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Álvaro Hernández
Dailysports's expert
Xabi Alonso’s official adventure at Stamford Bridge kicks off only on July 1, 2026, but the Spanish manager has already landed his first new signing.
Details: According to Diario Sport, Chelsea have secured the transfer of 21-year-old Argentine midfielder Valentín Barco.
The former Brighton and Sevilla player had a phenomenal season with French side Strasbourg, making 43 appearances, netting 3 goals and providing 9 assists, earning him a guaranteed spot in Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina squad for the 2026 World Cup.
It’s also reported that another star from the French club will join the Blues for the 2026/27 campaign — forward Emanuel Emegha.
Reminder: Enzo Maresca wants to sign his former Chelsea protégé Enzo Fernández for Manchester City.
