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Valentín Barco Transfer from Strasbourg to Chelsea
According to renowned journalist Guillem Balague, Valentin Barco is very close to joining Chelsea this summer. A deal is expected to progress more quickly over the coming months before the summer window opens in mid-June. A deal will not be difficult to finalise because Clearlake Capital also owns Strasbourg. If Chelsea are able to finalise a deal for Barco, he would become the 14th player to move between Strasbourg and Chelsea since Clearlake Capital purchased the Ligue 1 club in 2023. He would also become the first Chelsea signing completed since the appointment of Rosenior if he moves to Stamford Bridge this summer.
According to renowned journalist Guillem Balague, Valentin Barco is very close to joining Chelsea this summer. A deal is expected to progress more quickly over the coming months before the summer window opens in mid-June. A deal will not be difficult to finalise because Clearlake Capital also owns Strasbourg. If Chelsea are able to finalise a deal for Barco, he would become the 14th player to move between Strasbourg and Chelsea since Clearlake Capital purchased the Ligue 1 club in 2023. He would also become the first Chelsea signing completed since the appointment of Rosenior if he moves to Stamford Bridge this summer.
According to Ben Jacobs, Chelsea have no immediate plans to sign Strasbourg midfielder Valentín Barco this summer, while monitoring the situation.
According to Ben Jacobs, Chelsea have no immediate plans to sign Strasbourg midfielder Valentín Barco this summer, while monitoring the situation.
Chelsea are interested in signing Valentin Barco from RC Strasbourg. According to a report from Bolavip, the newly appointed Chelsea manager has requested that the club hierarchy sign Valentin Barco. The manager worked with Barco during their time together at the French club. He has informed the Chelsea hierarchy that he wants Valentín Barco back. Enzo Maresca was also keen on Barco.
Chelsea are interested in signing Valentin Barco from RC Strasbourg. According to a report from Bolavip, the newly appointed Chelsea manager has requested that the club hierarchy sign Valentin Barco. The manager worked with Barco during their time together at the French club. He has informed the Chelsea hierarchy that he wants Valentín Barco back. Enzo Maresca was also keen on Barco.
According to DirecTV Sports, Liam Rosenior has already requested Valentin Barco from the Chelsea management. The media outlet specifies that if Chelsea's management agrees, the operation is not expected to have many problems, as BlueCo would negotiate the transfer with BlueCo. Valentin Barco is described as one of the key players at Strasbourg this season, with 22 appearances, 2 goals, and 4 assists in all competitions. Strasbourg exercised the purchase option for the Argentinian for 10 million euros last summer and should make a capital gain.
According to DirecTV Sports, Liam Rosenior has already requested Valentin Barco from the Chelsea management. The media outlet specifies that if Chelsea's management agrees, the operation is not expected to have many problems, as BlueCo would negotiate the transfer with BlueCo. Valentin Barco is described as one of the key players at Strasbourg this season, with 22 appearances, 2 goals, and 4 assists in all competitions. Strasbourg exercised the purchase option for the Argentinian for 10 million euros last summer and should make a capital gain.
Marc Keller responded to an English rumour suggesting Valentín Barco could join Chelsea in the winter at the request of Rosenior. Keller stated that Barco will not leave in January. He also said that if Strasbourg needs to recruit, they will do so with the support of the shareholder.
Marc Keller responded to an English rumour suggesting Valentín Barco could join Chelsea in the winter at the request of Rosenior. Keller stated that Barco will not leave in January. He also said that if Strasbourg needs to recruit, they will do so with the support of the shareholder.
According to 90min, Chelsea had an interest in Valentín Barco in 2023 when it was clear he would leave Boca Juniors. Barco eventually moved to Brighton & Hove Albion, where he did not establish himself, and an underwhelming loan to Sevilla followed. In early 2025, Strasbourg acquired Barco on loan and finalized a permanent transfer a few months later. Valentín Barco is currently a key component of Rosenior’s system at Strasbourg and is being monitored by Chelsea.
According to 90min, Chelsea had an interest in Valentín Barco in 2023 when it was clear he would leave Boca Juniors. Barco eventually moved to Brighton & Hove Albion, where he did not establish himself, and an underwhelming loan to Sevilla followed. In early 2025, Strasbourg acquired Barco on loan and finalized a permanent transfer a few months later. Valentín Barco is currently a key component of Rosenior’s system at Strasbourg and is being monitored by Chelsea.
Valentin Barco is considered an alternative to Adam Wharton for Chelsea.
Valentin Barco is considered an alternative to Adam Wharton for Chelsea.
CaughtOffside claim that Chelsea have identified Valentin Barco as a possible signing for next summer, and that the club believes he could be a good addition to the first-team squad at Stamford Bridge. The club are reportedly keen to strengthen their midfield amid Romeo Lavia’s continued injury problems. Chelsea are also the owners of Strasbourg.
CaughtOffside claim that Chelsea have identified Valentin Barco as a possible signing for next summer, and that the club believes he could be a good addition to the first-team squad at Stamford Bridge. The club are reportedly keen to strengthen their midfield amid Romeo Lavia’s continued injury problems. Chelsea are also the owners of Strasbourg.
Chelsea are still closely monitoring Strasbourg's 21-year-old midfielder, Valentín Barco. A source with links to the agent industry states that the Argentine international is a high priority for Chelsea and that Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid have also been watching him. The source also indicated that Strasbourg will demand a large fee as Barco is under contract until 2029.
Chelsea are still closely monitoring Strasbourg's 21-year-old midfielder, Valentín Barco. A source with links to the agent industry states that the Argentine international is a high priority for Chelsea and that Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid have also been watching him. The source also indicated that Strasbourg will demand a large fee as Barco is under contract until 2029.
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