Chelsea Signs Pep Chavarria on Five-Year Contract
Chelsea Football Club has officially acquired left-back Pep Chavarria from La Liga side Rayo Vallecano, securing him on a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
In the previous season, Chavarria made 44 appearances across all competitions, contributing one goal and three assists as Rayo Vallecano finished eighth in La Liga and reached the Conference League final.
Chavarria expressed his enthusiasm about joining Chelsea, describing the day as “one of the best days of my life.” He stated, “It is a pleasure to be here. This is a dream for me because this is one of the best clubs in the world.”
The 28-year-old player emphasized his style, saying, “As a person, I’m very friendly. As a player, I love to attack, to defend and go box-to-box. I have a lot of intensity and energy on the pitch. These are my main abilities.”
Having spent his entire career in Spain, Chavarria acknowledged the Premier League’s allure, noting, “I think it is the best league for me. There is a lot of quality and intensity.”
Chavarria also credited Xabi Alonso for his move, stating, “I’ve already spoken with Xabi Alonso, I’m here thanks to him. He is one of the best coaches out there right now and he was also one of the best footballers. It is an honour to be here playing under him.”
“Today is one of the best days of my life,” says Chelsea’s newest signing Pep Chavarria.
The 28-year-old left-back has left La Liga side Rayo Vallecano and penned a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
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Chavarria made 44 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring one goal and contributing three assists, as Rayo Vallecano finished eighth in La Liga and reached the Conference League final.
“It is a pleasure to be here,” Chavarria told Chelsea FC. “This is a dream for me because this is one of the best clubs in the world. Today is one of the best days of my life.
“As a person, I’m very friendly. As a player, I love to attack, to defend and go box-to-box. I have a lot of intensity and energy on the pitch. These are my main abilities.
“I’ve played in Spain all my life but the Premier League is the best league in the world right now. There is a lot of quality and intensity, so I think it is the best league for me.
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“I’ve already spoken with Xabi Alonso, I’m here thanks to him. He is one of the best coaches out there right now and he was also one of the best footballers. It is an honour to be here playing under him.”
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