Chelsea close to signing Rayo Vallecano defender Chavarria for €22 million

Published Aug 5, 08:33 AM UTC

Multiple reports indicate that Chelsea is close to signing Rayo Vallecano defender Chavarria. According to renowned journalist Matteo Moretto, the total transfer fee did not reach €25 million. When combining the fixed fee and add-ons, the actual amount is approximately €22 million (€19 million fixed plus €3 million in add-ons). The news was published by Hupu Football on August 5th, with a reader comment noting the price is acceptable for a 28-year-old player and expressing relief that Chelsea did not trigger the €50 million release clause.