Chelsea to announce new signing ‘in coming hours’ after striking £21.4m transfer deal

Pep Chavarria has been pushing to work under Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea have wrapped up the signing of Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria, according to reports in Spain.

Chavarria further established himself as one of the most sought-after wing-backs in Spanish football last season, making 44 appearances in all competitions while contributing a goal and three assists.

The Blues have been forced to turn to the transfer market for a new left-back after Chavarria’s compatriot Marc Cucurella left the club to join Real Madrid in a £51.8million switch earlier this summer.

Personal terms had al...