Chelsea have reportedly agreed personal terms with Valentin Barco ahead of the summer transfer window.
Barco joined BlueCo-owned Strasbourg on a everlasting deal for a fee of €10million (£8.7m) last summer following an initial loan move from Brighton.
Thought to be one in all the brightest young Argentinian talents, the 21-year-old has quickly settled into life in French football, making 37 appearances and chipping in with two goals for Strasbourg.
But there may be mounting speculation that the left-back will soon be on the move again, with discussions over a switch to Stamford Bridge progressing at a pace in recent days.
Given Strasbourg and Chelsea are each a part of the BlueCo ownership, negotiations between the 2 sides have been straightforward and there will not be expected to be any last-minute hiccups in talks.
In line with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Barco has now ‘said yes’ to Chelsea and private terms have been agreed for the Argentina international to affix the Blues at the tip of the season.
It’s claimed Barco has his heart set on joining Chelsea and every thing is able to go from the player’s side.
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It’s now ‘as much as Chelsea’ to make your mind up if or when to proceed, with the Club World Cup holders said to be ‘in total control’ of a proposed agreement for the teen.
Only a day earlier, Romano had suggested talks with moving in the precise direction after Barco had ‘given the green light’ regarding a move to west London.
‘He’s a player that Chelsea already had on their list for the season 2026/27, so for this summer,’ Romano explained on his YouTube channel.
‘Valentin Barco, together together with his agents, already gave his green light on leaving Strasbourg eventually in the summertime transfer window and joining Chelsea.
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‘Barco is okay with that, Barco is able to make his move to Chelsea.
‘Obviously, it’s the identical ownership so there’s not going to be any issue… it’s Chelsea deciding how and when to proceed.
Romano added: ‘The player’s wish is all the time really vital and on this case, my understanding is that Valentin Barco is able to make his move to Chelsea.’
Barco struggled to make a big impact at Brighton after arriving on the Amex Stadium in 2024, making only seven Premier League appearances for the Seagulls.
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior already knows Barco well having managed the full-back when he was accountable for Strasbourg.
Barco’s current contract with the Ligue 1 outfit will not be because of expire until June 2029.
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