Chelsea have completed the signing of left-back Pep Chavarria in a £16m deal, according to BBC News, with the defender putting pen to paper on a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Chavarria's rise is a striking one — the report notes he spent much of his career grinding through Spain's lower leagues, only breaking into the professional game properly at the age of 24 before catching Chelsea's attention.
Details on his most recent club and the specifics of his breakthrough remain light in the report, but the move represents a significant step up in level for a player who took an unconventional route to the top flight.
Chelsea have shown a willingness in recent transfer windows to gamble on unheralded talents, and Chavarria's arrival fits that pattern — a long-term addition to the squad on a lengthy deal despite his relatively late emergence as a senior professional.
More details on his background and playing style are expected to follow as Chelsea confirm the signing officially.