Rosenoir's influence: Chelsea reach agreement with 21-year-old Strasbourg Argentine wonderkid
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
The deal will be officially announced in the near future.
Details: According to talkSPORT, London club Chelsea have reached an agreement with Strasbourg’s 21-year-old central midfielder, Valentin Barco.
It is reported that Barco will sign a six-year contract with Chelsea, with the transfer now in its final stages. Barco is set to join Chelsea this coming summer.
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Barco is no stranger to English football, having joined Strasbourg from Brighton last summer for €10 million. The young Argentine has made 53 appearances for the French club, scoring 2 goals and providing 11 assists.
Barco’s current contract with Strasbourg runs until 2029, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €35 million.
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