Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Chelsea sign Valentin Barco from Strasbourg until 2033
Chelsea Football Club in London has signed a young Argentine player named Valentin Barco.
He used to play for a French club called RC Strasbourg and also for Brighton in England.
Barco has scored 12 goals last season and helped his team reach the semi‑finals of a European competition.
He has played for Argentina’s national team five times and scored twice.
Chelsea will welcome him in the pre‑season and he will play under manager Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea FC signed Argentine midfielder Valentin Barco from RC Strasbourg on a contract until 2033.
Barco, 22, previously played for Brighton & Hove Albion, Sevilla, and Strasbourg, and helped Strasbourg secure European football.
He contributed 12 goals in 43 appearances last season and was part of Strasbourg’s UEFA Conference League semi‑final run.
Barco has earned five caps for Argentina, scoring twice, and was named in the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.
He will join manager Xabi Alonso and teammates during pre‑season.
- Who
- Argentine midfielder Valentin Barco and Chelsea FC
- What
- Chelsea FC signed Barco on a contract until 2033
- When
- 2024
- Where
- London, England
- Why
- to strengthen Chelsea’s midfield with a young international talent
- Player
- Valentin Barco
- Nationality
- Argentine
- Age
- 22
- Contract Length
- Until 2033
- Previous Club
- RC Strasbourg
- International Caps
- 5
- International Goals
- 2
- World Cup Squad
- 2026 FIFA World Cup