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Chelsea set to sign versatile midfielder Barco this summer

Chelsea are reportedly set to sign 21-year-old midfielder Valentin Barco this summer, signaling a tactical shift under manager Liam Rosenior.

Rosenior previously managed Barco at Strasbourg and values his technical composure and discipline. However, the potential signing comes as Chelsea's midfield becomes increasingly congested with players like Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, and Romeo Lavia. This move occurs amidst tension following Enzo Fernandez's recent suspension by the club.