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Reports Say Chelsea Poised to Sign Valentín Barco After World Cup

Shared ownership between Chelsea and Strasbourg is expected to smooth the transfer.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the Argentina midfielder is set to join Chelsea after this season, with an official announcement and financial terms still to come.
  • Journalists cite the BlueCo group, which controls both clubs, as the key factor reducing hurdles in moving the player to London.
  • Chelsea has kept Enzo Fernández out for two games after comments that stirred talk of a Real Madrid move, increasing attention on new midfield options.
  • Barco’s breakout at Strasbourg includes 37 matches with two goals and nine assists, plus regular Argentina call-ups and a goal in a recent friendly against Zambia.
  • Liam Rosenior, who coached Barco in France and moved him from fullback to midfield, is in charge at Chelsea and could slot him into a similar role.