It's official: Valentin Barco has signed for Chelsea from Strasbourg Alsace. The midfielder's move has been confirmed by both clubs, with personal terms and registration finalised. He will now link up with his new teammates ahead of the upcoming fixtures, having completed a medical and agreed on contract terms. Chelsea have now officially completed the signing of Valentin Barco, despite lingering interest from Atletico. All steps, from final paperwork to international clearance, have been resolved. The club closed the door on a move that had generated widespread speculation. Alongside this, Strasbourg Alsace are said to be exploring Gabriel Slonina and Ibrahima Ba with Chelsea likewise connected to Andreas Schjelderup, Danilo Dos Santos De Oliveira and Pep Chavarria. Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom and get the latest Chelsea transfer news and rumours direct to your feed.