Chalobah: 'Fabregas wanted me' at Como, emotional Chelsea farewell
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Trevoh Chalobah has left Chelsea to join Como, revealing that head coach Cesc Fabregas personally wanted him and that his farewell to Chelsea was emotional.
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Attributed to original sourceTrevoh Chalobah has bid an emotional farewell to Chelsea after 18 years, and revealed how Cesc Fabregas convinced him to join Como. ‘He showed how much he wanted me.’
The defender is now 27 years old and is fresh from securing the bronze medal with England at the 2026 World Cup.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 21: Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea during the warm up during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea at Amex Stadium on April 21, 2026 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) Today he begins a new adventure in Serie A with Como, completing the transfer for €30m plus add-ons and signing a contract to June 2031.
Speaking to the official Como website, Chalobah reveals it was the direct contact with former Chelsea teammate Fabregas, now the coach at the Stadio Sinigaglia, that made the move happen.
Chalobah reunites with Fabregas Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah completes his transfer to Como (comofootball.com) “The call with Cesc was really good, he showed how much he wanted me,” said Chalobah.
“Knowing Cesc, obviously, he’s been at Chelsea, and I trained with him when I was younger. Now obviously to play under him will be amazing. For sure, I’ll give it my all. I’m excited for this new journey.”
On his arrival, Trevoh said: “I’m thrilled and honored to be here at Como: it’s an ambitious, rising project, and working with manager Cesc Fàbregas again is truly special. I can’t wait to bring my experience to the team, feel the incredible atmosphere at the stadium, and connect… pic.twitter.com/wDMkJlR6QX
— Como1907 (@Como_1907) August 9, 2026
It is also the end of an era for Chalobah, who joined the Chelsea academy when he was eight years old, and moved all the way to the senior squad.
“An 8-year-old boy walked through those doors. A man walks out. Dream lived. Purpose fulfilled. To every academy player at Chelsea: keep believing. Your time will come. Never give up,” he wrote on social media.
“After 18 years, it’s time to say goodbye to Chelsea. I arrived as a nine-year-old with a dream, and I leave as a man who’s lived that dream in ways I never imagined.
“This journey tested me, lifted me, and strengthened me. To every teammate, coach, staff member, and supporter, thank you for shaping me. I gave everything I had, and I’m proud of the person this club helped me become.
“To the young players: the path won’t always be smooth. But stay ready, stay positive, and keep your faith. God’s timing is always right. Thank you all, truly, with love and gratitude.”
After 18 years, it’s time to say goodbye to Chelsea. I arrived as a nine-year-old with a dream, and I leave as a man who’s lived that dream in ways I never imagined. This journey tested me, lifted me, and strengthened me. To every teammate, coach, staff member, and supporter,… pic.twitter.com/9evgIIRogx
— Trevoh Chalobah (@TrevohChalobah) August 9, 2026
There were also loan experiences with Ipswich Town, Huddersfield Town and Lorient, but he amassed over 150 competitive appearances for Chelsea.
The defender was also part of the squad that won the 2021 UEFA Supercup, the FIFA Club World Cup and the Conference League.
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What happened
Defender Trevoh Chalobah has completed a transfer from Chelsea to Como, the Serie A club managed by former Spain and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas. Chalobah stated that Fabregas was the driving force behind the move, having directly expressed his desire to sign him. The departure marks an emotional farewell for Chalobah, who came through Chelsea's academy. The move gives Como a Premier League-proven centre-back as they continue their Serie A project under Fabregas.
Chance analysis
Chalobah leaves Chelsea's bloated centre-back group where game time was scarce, joining a Como side building identity under Fabregas. For Chelsea, this is another departure of an academy product without a significant fee, continuing a trend of trimming homegrown talent. For Como, acquiring a versatile, Premier League-experienced defender is a meaningful step in their Serie A consolidation, adding quality and depth to Fabregas's tactical setup.
Chelsea lose an academy centre-back reducing already limited defensive depth; Como gain a quality, versatile defender strengthening their back line under Fabregas.
Chalobah's absence further depletes Chelsea's defensive depth, while Como gain a proven Premier League defender that should improve their Serie A survival and competitiveness.