Chelsea sign Argentina international Valentín Barco from Strasbourg
Chelsea FC has signed Argentine international Valentín Barco from Strasbourg on a seven-year contract. This move is part of a broader squad overhaul led by manager Xabi Alonso.
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Jude Bellingham argues with Valentín Barco after the World Cup semi-final. Jude Bellingham argues with Valentín Barco after the World Cup semi-final. Transfer window Chelsea sign Argentina international Valentín Barco from Strasbourg Barco a left-back who can also play in midfield
Player had spell at Brighton before move to France
Prefer the Guardian on Google Chelsea have signed the Argentina international Valentín Barco from their 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 eighth arrival of new manager Xabi Alonso’s reign.
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