Chelsea have signed Argentina international Valentin Barco from sister club Strasbourg on a seven-year deal. The 22-year-old, who played seven times for Brighton including six Premier League appearances during the 2023-24 season, becomes the seventh arrival of new manager Xabi Alonso's reign. A versatile player who can be used in central midfield as well as his regular position of left-back, Barco was in the Argentina squad that finished as runners-up at the World Cup, winning his fifth cap in the 3-1 group-stage win over Jordan.
Chelsea sign Valentin Barco from Strasbourg on seven-year deal
UKPulse Sport DeskChelsea have signed Argentina international Valentin Barco from sister club Strasbourg on a seven-year deal. The 22-year-old becomes the seventh arrival of new manager Xabi Alonso's reign.
- Chelsea have signed Valentin Barco from Strasbourg on a seven-year deal
- Barco was in the Argentina squad that finished as runners-up at the World Cup
- He made 53 appearances for Strasbourg
What this means for you: If you're a Chelsea fan, this signing could be an exciting addition to the team.