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00:02Valentin Barco was at the center of the biggest controversy of the 2026 World Cup.
00:06After Argentina's semifinal win over England,
00:09the 21-year-old was struck on the head by dude Bellingham,
00:12sparking ugly scenes on the pitch.
00:14Barco was an unused substitute in the match,
00:16but his World Cup journey has still been remarkable.
00:19He was Argentina's youngest player at the tournament,
00:22having scored his first international goal in a friendly against Zambia.
00:25After the pitch, Barco was preparing for a massive career move.
00:28He has announced his departure from Strasbourg
00:30and is set to join Chelsea on a six-year deal.
00:33The 21-year-old is a versatile midfielder who can also play left-back.
00:37He played 27 matches in League One this season,
00:39scoring two goals and providing four assists.
00:41His move to Chelsea is part of the club's multi-club model,
00:44with both Strasbourg and Chelsea owned by the same group.
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