Chelsea is expected to sign the Argentine midfielder Valentin Barco at the end of the season.

According to a report from TYC Sports, the former Boca Juniors player is expected to join the London club in the coming months. Although the transfer has yet to be completed and some details remain pending, a contractual agreement is already in place between Chelsea and the player.

The close relationship between the Premier League club and Strasbourg, due to their shared ownership group, is the main reason the deal is likely to go through. Meanwhile, Barco will reunite with his former manager, Liam Rosenior, at Chelsea.

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Valentin Barco to reunite with Rosenior

The South American midfielder has played under Rosenior during their time together at Strasbourg, and the Chelsea boss is well aware of his qualities. The 21-year-old is highly rated across Europe and South America. He could prove to be an excellent long-term acquisition for Chelsea. The player has two goals and nine assists this season, and he is capable of operating in multiple areas of the pitch. The 21-year-old...