Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez joins Como on a season-long loan

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez joins Como on a season-long loan
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Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has completed a season-long loan move to the Italian Serie A side Como. The 28-year-old moves to the club managed by Cesc Fabregas after falling behind Emiliano Martinez in the Chelsea pecking order. Sanchez had started for Chelsea in their Premier League opener against Fulham but was subsequently dropped from the matchday squad following the arrival of Martinez from Aston Villa. During his time at Stamford Bridge, the goalkeeper made 112 appearances and secured both the Conference League and the Club World Cup titles. While reports regarding a potential purchase option vary, the move provides the Spaniard with regular playing time at a club preparing for the Champions League campaign. Como has also recently added striker Moise Kean to their roster on loan.

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  • Robert Sanchez joined Como on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
  • The 28-year-old goalkeeper lost his starting position to recent signing Emiliano Martinez.
  • Sanchez made 112 appearances for Chelsea after joining the club in 2023.
  • Como manager Cesc Fabregas will oversee the goalkeeper during his time in Italy.
  • Como is scheduled to feature in the Champions League league phase this season.
Latest Updates
  • 8:38 PMYahoo SportsChelsea's Robert Sanchez seals move to Cesc Fabregas' Como to join ex-Blues teammate
  • 7:50 PMYahoo SportsChelsea goalkeeper Sanchez joins Como on loan
  • 7:50 PMBBC SportChelsea goalkeeper Sanchez joins Como on loan
  • 7:50 PMYahoo SportsRobert Sánchez joins Como on loan
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Robert Sánchez has completed a season-long loan move from Chelsea to Serie A side Como, where he will work under former Blues midfielder Cesc Fàbregas.The 28-year-old goalkeeper had started the new ...

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Chelsea have confirmed Robert Sanchez will join Serie A side Como on a season-long loan, becoming the second Blues player to move to Cesc Fabregas' side this summer

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Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez joins Como on a season-long loan after losing his starting spot to new arrival Emi Martinez.

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