Overview
- Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano said Chelsea now have “total control” of the Barco deal and that the player has given his green light, though the move is not yet sealed.
- Yahoo Sports reported that personal terms are agreed, with a formal agreement still required between Chelsea and Strasbourg, who share BlueCo ownership.
- Barco worked under Liam Rosenior at Strasbourg and played 38 times after leaving Brighton, and he scored his first senior goal for Argentina on March 31 in a win over Zambia.
- Liam Rosenior recently sanctioned Enzo Fernández for public comments and ruled him out of upcoming games, which has added urgency to Chelsea’s midfield planning.
- Barco has mainly played as a defensive midfielder and can cover left-back, a profile that could add flexibility to a crowded unit featuring Moisés Caicedo, Roméo Lavia and Andrey Santos.