17e5c6The English club Chelsea officially announced its contract with Spanish defender Pep Chavarria, coming from Rayo Vallecano, as part of the club’s moves to strengthen its ranks in preparation for the new season, as the 28-year-old player signed a long-term contract extending until 2031.
Chavarria expressed his great happiness in moving to the Chelsea ranks, stressing that wearing the club’s shirt represents a dream for him, and he said in statements transmitted by the official website of the Blues that he is very excited to start his new experience, and to work with all his might. A force to help the team achieve its goals.
The Spanish defender began his football career with his hometown club, UE Figueres, which was active in the Spanish fourth division, where he got the opportunity to participate with the first team at the age of 18 years, before moving to UE Olot in 2018.
During his period with Olot, Chavarria succeeded in establishing himself among the main elements, and presented remarkable levels, before he left the club after playing 52 matches, heading to Real Madrid. Zaragoza in August 2020.
The player played his first professional match with Zaragoza in September of the same year against Las Palmas, before spending two seasons with the team in the Spanish Second Division, after which he continued the upward journey in his career towards a higher level.
Chavarria’s stop in the Spanish League came from the gate of Rayo Vallecano, which he joined in August 2022, to become during the past four years one of the important elements in the team’s lineup, and contribute to achieving the position. Eighth in the Spanish League during the last two seasons.
The Spanish defender had a distinguished season with Rayo Vallecano, after participating in 44 matches last season, and contributed to the team reaching the European Conference League final, before losing the final match to Crystal Palace.
After his successful experience with Rayo, Chavarria is now opening a new page in his career by moving to Chelsea, where he hopes to continue his development and prove his abilities with one of the largest English Premier League clubs, with a contract that extends until the summer. 2031.