{"id":70,"date":"2026-08-03T08:16:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T08:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/2026\/08\/03\/everything-chelsea-fans-should-know-about-valentin-barco-including-jude-bellingham-beef\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T08:16:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T08:16:54","slug":"everything-chelsea-fans-should-know-about-valentin-barco-including-jude-bellingham-beef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=70","title":{"rendered":"Everything Chelsea fans should know about Valentin Barco including Jude Bellingham beef"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Chelsea have completed another signing after announcing Valentin Barco\u2019s arrival from Strasbourg.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It comes after confirmation of Danny Welbeck\u2019s move from Premier League<\/a> rivals Brighton & Hove Albion.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea<\/a> fans are already familiar with Welbeck after his spells at Brighton, Arsenal and Manchester United, but not too many supporters will know much about Barco<\/a>. So, who exactly is this young Argentine the club have just signed?<\/p>\n

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What position does Valentin Barco play?<\/strong><\/p>\n

That is a good place to start. Barco is a very versatile player who is able to play in midfield and at left-back.<\/p>\n

How old is Valentin Barco?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barco turned 22 last month, making him your typical BlueCo signing!<\/p>\n

Which clubs has he played for?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Strasbourg, Sevilla, Brighton and Boca Juniors.<\/p>\n

Has he played for Argentina yet?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, Barco has five caps and two goals for Argentina. He was part of Lionel Scaloni\u2019s squad, who reached this year\u2019s World Cup<\/a> final.<\/p>\n

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What happened between Valentin Barco and Jude Bellingham at the World Cup?<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of Argentina\u2019s fiery semi-final clash against England, Jude Bellingham<\/a> was seen slapping Barco as things boiled over.<\/p>\n

How tall is Valentin Barco?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barco is only 5\u20197\u2033, so that is a bit of a concern if he is going to be playing in midfield at Chelsea.<\/p>\n

What are Chelsea\u2019s plans for Valentin Barco?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barco is set to link up with the first-team squad in Hong Kong, but what Xabi Alonso<\/a> does with the Argentina international after that is anyone\u2019s guess.<\/p>\n

He could be loaned out, as Chelsea could be set to strengthen both the left-back and central midfield positions before the transfer window closes.<\/p>\n

His versatility makes him a useful player to have around, but if Barco wants to play regularly during the 2026\/27 season, he is probably going to have to join another club temporarily. <\/p>\n

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