𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Valentin Barco has joined Chelsea from RC Strasbourg, signing a contract until 2033. 🤝

He will join up with manager Xabi Alonso and his new team-mates later in pre-season.

Barco, 21, began his career with Boca Juniors in Argentina. He made his professional debut at 16 years old, after rising through the academy ranks, and won numerous titles before moving to England in 2024 to join Brighton & Hove Albion.

During his time on the Sussex coast, he enjoyed loan spells at Sevilla and RC Strasbourg, joining the latter on a permanent basis after a 2024/25 campaign in which he enjoyed a breakthrough spell and helped Strasbourg secure European football.

Barco contributed to 12 goals in 43 appearances across all competitions last term, and his form at club level saw him named in Argentina’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He currently has five international appearances to his name.

[Chelsea FC]

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Vince: It wouldn't surprise me one bit if Nicoll-Jazuli is kept in the first team squad this coming season.

Out of all the academy players, he's the most comfortable with the demands of Alonso's football. It looks a natural fit for his game.

Thoughts 🤔💭

MUDRYK & WELBECK 🤩🤩🤩

𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Como have reached a verbal agreement to sign Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea worth €30 million (£25.7m) fixed, plus €6 million (£5.1m) in add-ons and a sell-on clause.

[fabrizioromano]

𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃:

Trevoh Chalobah is expected in Italy between Wednesday evening and Thursday to finalise his proposed move to Como from Chelsea.

[gianlucadimarzio]

#CFC #ChelseaFC #Como

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Jordan Henderson has signed for Chelsea as a free agent on a contract until June 2028. 🤝

Mykhailo Mudryk is drawing interest from several clubs now he's eligible to play football again.

Mudryk will finish Chelsea's pre-season tour in Asia and then assess next steps.

Player hoping for clarity by mid-August on whether he's staying with the first team, being loaned or even sold.

Coventry City are one of the clubs to have shown an interest, but not the only suitor.

Chelsea want to assess Mudryk's form/fitness first and then will work with the player to find the best solution for all parties.🇺🇦

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