Valentin Barco, wey dem dey call Colo, don finally close im chapter with Racing de Estrasburgo for France. The young baller wey come from Boca Juniors don announce say im dey go Chelsea for Premier League, as Xabi Alonso just take over as new coach for the Blues.
Barco bin come Estrasburgo on loan from Brighton, but after six months of showing im talent, the French club buy im for 10 million euros. But because Racing and Chelsea get the same owner, Chelsea don call am back. The player don already post farewell message for social media, thanking everyone for the one and half year wey im spend for Strasbourg.
Barco talk say: ‘Today I say goodbye to this club wey I come with plenty hope. For this one and half year, I enjoy many good moments, including the best of our lives, when my daughter Gemma born on 28 March 2025. I always give my best for this shirt. I thank my teammates, coach Liam Rosenior and staff, Gary O’Neil and staff, and all the fans for their support.’
The 21-year-old midfielder score three goals and give 11 assists for 58 matches for Estrasburgo. Im help the team reach Conference League semifinal this season. Now im go join Chelsea, wey don already sign Geovany Quenda and Emmanuel Emegha for summer. Barco go meet former Estrasburgo teammates Emegha and Mamadou Sarr for Stamford Bridge.
Reports say im go sign six-year contract with Chelsea. The Blues don announce Xabi Alonso as coach for 2025-26 season, and Barco be im first official signing. Meanwhile, Barco still dey wait for Lionel Scaloni to call am for Argentina squad for 2026 World Cup. Im get good chance to make the final 26-man list.
Barco bin start im European career with Brighton, but after short loan to Sevilla wey no work well, im find im rhythm for France. Now im go back to England with more maturity. Fans dey expect say im go fit help Chelsea compete for top honours.
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