Chelsea reach advanced stage of talks for Pep Chavarria!

Chelsea are close to finalising the signing of Pep Chavarria after advancing negotiations with Rayo Vallecano.

The Blues have chased the Spaniard for weeks and are now nearing a full accord with the La Liga side.

Pep Chavarria has finalized personal details with Chelsea!

Per The Athletic, Chavarria has settled personal terms with Chelsea, leaving only club-to-club details to be wrapped up.Once that is done, the 28-year-old will take a medical before joining Xabi Alonso's squad.Chelsea made left-back a priority after Marc Cucurella moved to Real Madrid earlier this summer.

That exit left Jorrel Hato as the only senior natural option on the left, with academy talent Landon Emenalo featuring in pre-season.

Though other options were assessed, Chavarria has always been their preferred internal choice.The Spaniard has shone in La Liga over four seasons since arriving from Real Zaragoza in 2022.He was key to their run to the Europa Conference League final last season, where they lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace.

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His displays offered the defensive solidity and attacking drive Chelsea feel can boost Alonso's system. Chavarria has over 120 appearances for Vallecano and a contract to 2030, with a reported €50 million release clause.

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