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Chelsea Complete £21m Pep Chavarría Transfer Agreement
Chelsea sign Pep Chavarría in a £21m deal, with the defender set for medical tests and contract signing after an agreement was reached
Chelsea Football Club have finalised an agreement to sign Spanish defender Pep Chavarría, with the player travelling to England for medical examinations and contract formalities.
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Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Chavarría was heading to England on Friday after Chelsea completed a deal worth €19 million plus €2 million in add-ons.
The move marks another step in Chelsea’s continued efforts to strengthen their squad with emerging European talent as the club prepares for the challenges of the new season.
Chavarría is expected to undergo medical tests before officially completing his switch to Stamford Bridge, with the final paperwork set to follow.
The Spanish left-back has built a reputation for his energy, defensive ability and attacking contributions, qualities that have attracted interest from several clubs during his career.
Chelsea’s decision to secure his signature highlights the club’s strategy of investing in players who can contribute immediately while also offering long-term value.
The transfer agreement, reportedly completed after negotiations concluded on Thursday night, adds further depth to Chelsea’s defensive options.
Chavarría’s arrival will be closely watched as he adapts to English football and competes for a place within a squad that continues to evolve under Chelsea’s recruitment approach.
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The deal is expected to become official once the medical process and contract signing are completed.
Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from Portugal international duty after 23 years, ending a career that included 146 goals in 234 games
On 5 November 2026, Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international duty, bringing an end to a 23-year career with the national team just as a rift with manager Jorge Jesus appeared to have been patched up.
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The 41-year-old posted a video on social media in which he declared that the time had come to hang up the number 7 jersey.
“Portugal will always be in me,” he said. “The time has come to hang up the number 7 of our national team. I never felt it was exclusively mine, but for 23 years I had the privilege and the responsibility of wearing it.”
Ronaldo added that the decision was not easy and had been taken with both the head and the heart.
He leaves as Portugal’s most capped player and the highest goalscorer in men’s international football history, with 146 goals in 234 appearances.
His career highlights include the Euro 2016 title and two UEFA Nations League triumphs.
The announcement comes a day before Jorge Jesus was due to name his squad for the November Nations League fixtures, following reports that Ronaldo had been included in the preliminary selection after a September fallout over playing time.
In October, Ronaldo had accused Jesus of breaking his word after being left as an unused substitute against Norway, leading him to leave the national team camp.
He later apologised and stated he remained available after any punishment.
The pair were reported to have cleared the air, yet Ronaldo has now chosen to step away entirely.
The decision closes one of the most remarkable international careers the sport has seen and leaves Portugal without its long-serving captain for the remainder of the Nations League campaign.
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Football has been stunned by the sudden end to Ronaldo’s Portugal chapter. While he continues at club level with Al Nassr, the national team must now look to the future without its greatest ever player.
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