Chelsea have completed the signing of Spanish left-back Pep Chavarria from La Liga side Rayo Vallecano on a five-year contract, the Premier League club announced Wednesday. “This is a dream for me as Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world.” Chavarria began his senior career at hometown club UE Figueres in Spain’s fourth tier, making his debut at 18 against CF Peralada. The defender joined Rayo Vallecano in August 2022 and became a mainstay over four seasons, featuring 44 times last term as Rayo reached the UEFA Conference League final, where they lost to Crystal Palace. He also helped the club secure back-to-back eighth-place finishes in La Liga.