Chelsea sign Barco from Strasbourg until 2033

Aug 2 : Chelsea have signed Argentina international Valentin Barco from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg on a seven-year contract, the Premier League club said on Sunday.Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.The 22-year-old midfielder was part of the Argentina squad that lost 1-0 to Spain in last month's World Cup final. He spent last season at Strasbourg after the French club made his loan move from Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion permanent."Chelsea FC is pleased to confirm the signing of Argentinian international Valentin Barco from RC Strasbourg," the club said in a statement. "The versatile midfielder has signed a contract until 2033 and will join up with manager Xabi Alonso and his new team mates later in pre-season."Barco scored three goals and provided 11 assists in 58