LONDON (AP) 鈥� Chelsea signed Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday as a replacement for left back Marc Cucurella.
Cucurella joined Real Madrid at the start of the offseason.
Chelsea now has another Spaniard at left back, with Chavarria signing a deal until 2031. He helped Rayo reach the Conference League final last season and finish eighth in La Liga for the second straight year.
鈥淭his is a dream for me as Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world,鈥� Chavarria said. 鈥淚t is a big opportunity but I am prepared and will work hard to help the team achieve success.鈥�
Under new manager Xavi Alonso, Chelsea has also signed defenders Maxence Lacroix and Marco Palestra, midfielders Morgan Rogers and Jordan Henderson, and striker Danny Welbeck this offseason.
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