Chelsea Signs Pep Chavarria for £16.3 Million

Chelsea has announced the signing of 28-year-old left-back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano for an initial fee of £16.3 million. This move comes as Xabi Alonso aims to bolster the team's defense.

Chavarria, who is priced at £5.0 million, is seen as a potential replacement for Marc Cucurella. He began his career in the lower tiers of Spanish football, making his La Liga debut at the age of 24 after progressing through various clubs.

While Chavarria has shown some ability in chance creation, his lack of goal threat has raised questions among Fantasy Premier League managers. Chelsea's recent performance has been underwhelming, with no clean sheets in the last part of the previous season. The upcoming match against Real Sociedad will provide insight into how Alonso plans to utilize Chavarria in his tactical setup.