Argentine midfielder who plays for Strasbourg; signed by Chelsea on seven-year deal in August 2026.
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Joy Online
… Sources in France and Argentina say Valentin Barco, who has already announced his departure from sister club Strasbourg, is set to join Chelsea as they look to strengthen their midfield options. …
Chelsea announce £40m Quenda signingDaily Guide
… The club has also agreed deals to sign striker Emmanuel Emegha from Strasbourg, winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting and is expected to complete the arrival of Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco. …
Chelsea Sign Marco Palestra From Atalanta In £47m DealJordan Henderson, 36, has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal after his contract with Brentford was mutually terminated. The former Liverpool captain made 32 Premier League appearances for Brentford in 2025-26.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Henderson, 36, has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal after his contract with Brentford was mutually terminated. The former Liverpool captain made 32 Premier League appearances for Brentford in 2025-26.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Henderson, 36, has joined Chelsea on a two-year contract after leaving Brentford, where he made 32 top-flight appearances in 2025–26. The former Liverpool captain, who won the Premier League title and Champions League at Anfield, said he was excited to work with manager Xabi Alonso and the quality of players at the club.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have completed the signing of Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal, making him the sixth summer signing. The 21-year-old Argentine midfielder is the second player Chelsea has recruited from Strasbourg this summer, part of a pattern of 13 deals between the clubs since last season.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer, and believes the England international will make an "instant impact" despite not yet taking part in pre-season training.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
England midfielder Jude Bellingham could face FIFA disciplinary review after appearing to strike Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 defeat in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. If found guilty of violent conduct, Bellingham risks missing England's third-place play-off against France.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Jude Bellingham could face FIFA disciplinary review after appearing to strike Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 semi-final defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. If found guilty of violent conduct, the Real Madrid midfielder risks missing England's third-place play-off against France.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
England midfielder Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat, sparking a small melee between players. Bellingham could face Fifa disciplinary action for violent conduct, though the incident may be classified as petulant rather than violent.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
England midfielder Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head after England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat, sparking a brief melee. Bellingham could face FIFA disciplinary action, though the incident may be classified as petulant rather than violent conduct.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head after England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat. Bellingham could face Fifa disciplinary action for the incident, though it may be considered petulant rather than violent conduct.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss. Bellingham could face FIFA disciplinary action for violent conduct, though the governing body may view the act as petulant rather than violent.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea announced the signing of Sporting winger Geovany Quenda in a £40m deal with an eight-year contract. The 19-year-old Portugal under-21 international becomes the second arrival under new manager Xabi Alonso.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have completed the signing of 21-year-old Italian right-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta for around £47 million including add-ons, with Palestra signing a six-year contract as the club's first signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.
2 July 2026 · Daily Guide →