Defending champion Valentin Barco has signed with Chelsea. According to Fabrizio Romano, Barco has already decided to join Chelsea, and the two sides have also finalised personal details in preparation for a possible summer transfer.
After spending the previous summer on loan with Premier League club Brighton, the 21-year-old signed a permanent transfer with BlueCo-owned Strasbourg for £8.7 million.
One of the most promising young Argentinean stars right now is Barco. He made 37 appearances and scored twice for Strasbourg after settling into French life.
After Barco arrived at the Amex Stadium in 2024, he failed to leave a major impression during his tenure at Brighton.
He saw action for the Seagulls just seven times in the Premier League.