Chelsea have agreed a deal for Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed.The Premier League outfit have moved decisively to bolster their defensive depth ahead of the upcoming campaign, locking in an agreement for the Spanish left-back following rapid and positive negotiations between the two clubs.Fabrizio Romano confirms Pep Chavarria to ChelseaTransfer insider Fabrizio Romano handed his signature “here we go” confirmation to the transfer on X, revealing that Chelsea and Rayo Vallecano have finalised all core terms of the deal.The financial package is set at a €19m fixed fee, supplemented by €2m in potential performance-related add-ons.Formal club-to-club signatures and paperwork are taking place tonight, with Chavarria scheduled to fly to London immediately to undergo his medical examination and complete the final administrative details before signing his contract.Romano shared the following:Chelsea agree deal to sign Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano, here we go! Deal done for Spanish left back, €19m fixed fee plus €2m add-ons. Chavarria will now fly for medical and contract signing. Club to club signatures happening tonight.?? Chelsea agree deal to sign Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano, here we go!Deal done for Spanish left back, €19m fixed fee plus €2m add-ons. Chavarria will now fly for medical and contract signing.Club to club signatures happening tonight. pic.twitter.com/6FcyXAAtua— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 6, 2026The 28-year-old full-back enjoyed a stellar 2025/26 campaign in Spain, playing a starring role in La Liga and helping Rayo Vallecano reach the UEFA Conference League final.His consistent tactical discipline and athletic presence on the flank made him a prime target for the Blues as they sought reinforcement on the left side of their defence.Chelsea’s 2026/2027 summer signings so farThe signing of Chavarria represents another significant piece in Chelsea’s active transfer strategy ahead of the 2026/2027 Premier League season.The London club has conducted an extensive squad reshaping during the current transfer window, bringing in both dynamic young talent and proven Premier League pedigree across multiple positions.Among the prominent arrivals at Stamford Bridge this summer are marquee attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, French central defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace, and Italian full-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta.PlayerPositionSigned FromMorgan RogersAttacking MidfielderAston VillaMaxence LacroixCentre-BackCrystal PalaceMarco PalestraRight-BackAtalantaGeovany QuendaWingerSporting CPValentin BarcoMidfielderBrighton & Hove AlbionJordan HendersonMidfielderFree AgentDanny WelbeckStrikerBrighton & Hove AlbionChavarriaLeft-BackRayo VallecanoThe Blues also completed deals for long-term Portuguese winger prospect Geovany Quenda from Sporting CP, Argentine midfielder Valentin Barco, experienced midfielder Jordan Henderson, and former Brighton forward Danny Welbeck.Chavarria’s incoming arrival further underlines Chelsea’s commitment to building a deeply versatile squad capable of competing across all domestic and European fronts.The post Fabrizio Romano confirms Chelsea’s eighth summer signing with ‘Here We Go’ appeared first on CaughtOffside.