London, August 12 (IANS): Premier League club Chelsea has announced the signing of Spanish player Pep Chavarria from La Liga side Rayo Vallecano, with the 28-year-old penning a five-year contract. Chavarria began his career with his hometown side UE Figueres, then in the Spanish fourth tier. In 2018, he signed with third-tier club UE Olot and instantly established himself as a starter and one of the division’s standout players. He made 52 appearances for Olot before departing for Real Zaragoza, then in the Spanish second tier, in August 2020. He spent two full seasons with Zaragoza before reaching the top flight by signing for Rayo in August 2022.