Como Secure Robert Sanchez on Season-Long Dry Loan From Chelsea
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has reached a verbal agreement to join Italian club Como on a season-long dry loan. The deal contains no option for the Serie A side to buy the player permanently at the end of the campaign.
The Spanish goalkeeper turns 29 in November and operates exclusively as a specialist shot-stopper between the posts. His recent years have been defined by top-flight English football experience.
Chelsea
clubThe move comes after the player recorded 50 competitive appearances and 15 clean sheets for Chelsea last season. That heavy workload established him as the primary option in London before squad changes altered his path.
Tottenham Hotspur also explored a potential move for the goalkeeper earlier in the window before Como advanced their verbal agreement.
Como
clubHow Robert Sanchez Fits the Como Tactical Setup
The Italian club earned a place in the UEFA Champions League after securing a strong league finish last term. Cesc FΓ bregas requires a reliable presence in goal to handle the step up in continental competition.
Starting Spot Battle With Jean Butez at Como
Sanchez fell down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge after Emiliano Martinez arrived from Aston Villa. He now heads to Italy where he will compete directly with current goalkeeper Jean Butez for the starting jersey, while Como cleared space by loaning Noel Tornqvist to Monza.
Financial Structure of the Stamford Bridge Exit
The arrangement is locked in as a straight dry loan with zero permanent purchase clauses attached. Chelsea keep full long-term rights to the asset while freeing up valuable roster space in London. Fabrizio Romano, The Athletic, and Sky Sport Italia.