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Makes first league start Barco recorded three tackles and two interceptions while making his first Premier League start of the season in Chelsea's 3-0 loss to Brentford.

Impact Barco received his first league start after previously being limited to a rotational role, benefiting from Chelsea's numerous midfield injuries. The midfielder has also started both Carabao Cup matches this season, giving him increased opportunities despite sitting behind Moises Caicedo, Reece James and Romeo Lavia in the midfield hierarchy. Barco could continue to see an expanded role while Chelsea remain short-handed, though his playing time may decrease once the regular starters return.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Palmer stars as Chelsea rallies to 6-3 win against Leeds in the English League Cup

Chelsea scored four goals in 12 minutes to produce a 6-3 comeback win against Leeds in the English League Cup

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Real Madrid sells Ortega and Strasbourg recoups cash by selling Enciso, Ouattara to Ipswich

Real Madrid has sold center forward Jacobo Ortega to French club Strasbourg which recouped more then five times the transfer fee by selling two players to Ipswich

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Chelsea signs Chavarria as replacement left back for Cucurella

Chelsea has signed Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano as a replacement for left back Marc Cucurella

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Arrives at Cobham Barco returned to Chelsea on Tuesday for pre-season work ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Impact Barco is one of seven Chelsea players who reported for preseason duty Tuesday, alongside Reece James, Enzo Fernandez, Morgan Rogers, Malo Gusto, Maxence Lacroix and Jordan Henderson (wrist). Barco is one of several new summer signings, and he should compete for minutes either at left-back or central midfield after a strong season with Strasbourg in 2025/26.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Chelsea Barco has completed a transfer to Chelsea from Strasbourg, according to his former club.

Impact Barco is out from France as he makes his return to the Premier League after some time with Brighton a few seasons before, now joining Strasbourg's sister club, Chelsea. He played the past two seasons with the French club, notching two goals and six assists as he served on the left flank between defense and the midfield, notching 41 Ligue 1 appearances ( 38 starts). He will now join as an immediate step in for Marc Cucurella after his exit from the club this summer, giving the club another option at left-back or in the defensive midfield. Jorrel Hato looks to be their starter at left-back at the moment, although that should change after the addition of Barco, just adding to the young and deep defense the Blues have.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

A look at the moment after Argentina's Semifinal win between Jude Bellingham and Valentín Barco

JULY 15 • FOX SPORTS

Lionel Scaloni Delighted by Messi’s ‘Commitment’ in Argentina's Win Over Austria

Lionel Messi's two goals helped Argentina defeat Austria in their Group J match, but Lionel Scaloni was also impressed by his captain's work...

JUNE 24 • FOX SPORTS

Lionel Scaloni Delighted by Messi’s ‘Commitment’ in Argentina's Win Over Austria

Lionel Messi is in Argentina's World Cup squad as coach Scaloni calms injury fears

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that most of the reigning world champions, including Lionel Messi, will be part of the squad for the upcoming World Cup

MAY 28 • Associated Press

"If he's next to you, you have to pass him the ball" - 21-year-old Argentina star highlights experience of playing with Lionel Messi Argentina left-back Valentin Barco shared his experience of playing alongside captain Lionel Messi after scoring in the Albiceleste's 5-0 friendly win over Zambia on Tuesday (March...

APRIL 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Decent loan spell in Alsace Barco played 14 Ligue?1 matches for Strasbourg in the 2024-25 season during his loan spell from Brighton, contributing two assists.

Impact Barco showed maturity and tactical awareness at left-back or in the midfield when needed during his loan spell with Strasbourg, supporting the attack while maintaining defensive discipline. His overlapping runs and forward passing added a valuable dimension to Strasbourg's play after a first half of the season complicated with Sevilla on loan where he did not play much. The Argentinian is heading back to his parent club Brighton with good experience from his time with the Racing where he became a fan favorite and set new career highs in league play in every stat. He still has three years left on his contract with Brighton and it remains unclear if coach Fabian Hurzeler will want him in the squad or loan him again next season.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Espanyol Barco (groin) won't play against Espanyol on Saturday, manager Xavier Garcia Pimienta told media Friday. "He's still feeling discomfort, hasn't trained, and is looking for a move a...

Impact Barco is not expected to play for Sevilla anymore, and there's a chance that his Brighton loan will be cut short if he doesn't find a new team to play for in the second half of the campaign. Barco hasn't played for Sevilla since Nov. 24, when he logged nine minutes off the bench in a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Barco (groin) won't play Saturday against Girona, manager Xavi Garcia Pimienta told media Friday. "He's dealing with soreness in the groin area and didn't train at all during the w...

Impact Barco is pushing to leave Sevilla before the end of the January transfer window, but it won't be easy if he's unable to play. The left-back is on loan from Brighton.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Valencia Barco (groin) is unavailable for Saturday's match against Valencia, manager Xavi Garcia Pimienta told media Friday. "Today he felt some discomfort in his hip at the end of training...

Impact Barco has struggled to see regular minutes for Sevilla this season, so his absence won't be much of an issue in terms of fantasy. His next chance to play will come against Girona on Jan. 18.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Training with the team Barco (groin) returned to team training for the first session after Christmas, the club announced.

Impact Barco missed the game against Real Madrid due to a groin injury and has logged just 36 minutes since late September. While he continues training with the squad, ongoing injury concerns and rumors of a potential departure from the club make it uncertain how much playing time he will see in the near future with Sevilla.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with adductor issues Barco is out for Sunday's match against Sevilla due to an adductor injury, according to manager Xavi Garcia Pimienta.

Impact Barco will miss out Sunday, with the defender suffering an injury just ahead of the contest. The severity is unknown, but he will now have close to three weeks to recover without a match due to the winter break. This shouldn't force many changes for the club, as he last started in September and last appeared three matches ago.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creative display in debut Barco registered three shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Girona.

Impact Barco debuted for Sevilla, having joined on loan from Brighton for the season. He was heavily involved in his team's attacking performance. He took eight set pieces, including seven corners, which was more than anyone else took in the season's first three games. No other player took a set piece in this game.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Sevilla Barco has been sent on loan to Sevilla from Brighton, according to his parent club.

Impact Barco will depart England for the season, with the defender heading to Spain for a season-long loan with Sevilla. He only joined Brighton halfway through the previous season, starting in three of his six appearances while notching two clearances, four interceptions, 11 tackles and 30 crosses. This loan is purely being made to give the defender a better opportunity to see some minutes, as he should return to the club competing for starting time next campaign.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Given bench spot Barco (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Barco is returning from his one-match absence, lining up on the bench after recovering from his undisclosed issues. He will likely remain on the bench moving into the final match of the campaign, although there is a slight chance he could start, as he has started in two of his past four appearances on the team sheet

MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles defensively Barco took three corners and one shot during Thursday's 4-0 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Barco was suspect, at best, defensively during Thursday's clash, but encouragingly he did take a split of set pieces. The left-back was brought in as a borderline winger, in fact he played there with Boca Juniors, so most of his upside comes up the pitch. Against Manchester City he was limited on the ball, but he still showed some encouraging signs.

APRIL 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil fail to qualify for Olympics following Argentina loss Defending Olympic gold medalists Brazil have failed to qualify for the men’s football tournament at Paris 2024 following defeat to Argentina...

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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JANUARY 20, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Man City and Liverpool lose out! Boca Juniors wonderkid Valentin Barco completes stunning Brighton transfer | Goal.com US Manchester City and Liverpool lose out to Brighton as Boca Juniors wonderkid Valentin Barco completes stunning move to the Amex Stadium.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Brighton complete Barco signing Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Argentinian defender Valentin Barco from Boca Juniors. The Athletic reported on Tuesday...

JANUARY 20, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joins Brighton Barco has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract until 2028 after signing for Brighton from Boca Juniors.

Impact Barco makes the jump to Europe after making 35 first team appearances for Boca Juniors and helping the club reach last year's Copa Libertadores final. Barco is the latest South American to join the Brighton talent factory and should provide depth behind Pervis Estupinan at both left-back and left wing-back depending how Roberto de Zerbi wants to lineup.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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