Rayo Vallecano rejects Chelsea's offer for Pep Chavarría. The 9 million euro offer is deemed insufficient by the Madrid team.
What happened?
Chelsea, led by Xabi Alonso, had offered 9 million euros for the 28-year-old left-back, but Rayo Vallecano demands a higher economic effort.
Villarreal had also offered 6 million euros for Pep Chavarría, but Rayo Vallecano rejected it.
Why is it important for Rayo Vallecano?
Rayo Vallecano is willing to let Pep Chavarría go for a price lower than the 50 million euros stated in his release clause.
| Date | Team | Offer |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Real Zaragoza | 1.8 million euros |
| 2023 | Villarreal | 6 million euros |
| 2023 | Chelsea | 9 million euros |
What comes next?
Chelsea will have to increase its offer if it wants to sign Pep Chavarría. Bayer Leverkusen is also interested in the left-back.
Pep Chavarría has a contract with Rayo Vallecano until 2030 and has played 44 games in the current season.
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