Rayo Vallecano and Chelsea FC don reach final agreement for the permanent transfer of Pep Chavarría. The Spanish defender dey on im way to England, where im go continue im career for Stamford Bridge.
The deal wey dem don finalize dey around 22 million euros. According to reports, the release clause na 50 million euros, but Chelsea no fit pay that one. Dem negotiate and settle for about half of the amount, with some variables wey fit increase the total price.
Pep Chavarría don finish im best season wey im ever play for Rayo. Under coach Íñigo Pérez, the left-back don show say im fit compete with the best defenders for La Liga. But im stats no too dey plenty – only one goal and three assists for the league. Im main strength na im physical power and the way im dey run long distance non-stop. Im also don improve for defensive work, especially for one-on-one situations.
The move to Chelsea na direct request from Xabi Alonso. The Chelsea boss want competition for every position, and since Marc Cucurella comot last June, the left-back spot don open. Jorrel Hato dey available, but Xabi still want more options. Pep Chavarría go fit provide that competition, and im fit adapt well to the English game.
For Rayo side, the transfer na big money wey go help the club financially. Dem go now search for replacement urgently, but the cash wey dem don receive go give dem more power for the market. Chavarría don spend four seasons for Rayo, playing 125 matches, and im don carry on well from the legacy of Fran García for that position.
