Chalobah nearing €30m move from Chelsea to Como
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Trevoh Chalobah is close to completing a permanent transfer from Chelsea to Como, with a guaranteed fee of €30m heading to Chelsea.
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Attributed to original sourceReports are growing in Italy that Como are close to an agreement with Chelsea for Trevoh Chalobah, reaching the €30m fixed fee asking price for the defender.
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) He had also been heavily linked with Inter, and the subject of a pact of non-aggression between the two Serie A clubs for his signature.
However, when Inter withdrew their interest and instead focused on John Stones and Cristian Romero, it opened up the door for Como to resume negotiations.
Como ready to step up for Chalobah LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21: Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on February 21, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) According to both Fabrizio Romano and Calciomercato transfer pundit Daniele Longo , Como are now much closer than ever to agreeing terms with Chelsea.
The asking price had been a €30m fixed fee plus €5m in add-ons, and until now Como had been reticent to confirm that much to the guaranteed part of the deal.
They seem to be edging closer to that figure now for the 27-year-old England international centre-back.
Cesc Fabregas and his men qualified for the Champions League just two years after promotion from Serie B, an extraordinary climb up the ranks of Italian football.
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What happened
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah is on the verge of a permanent move to Italian club Como. The deal would see Chelsea receive a guaranteed €30m fee for the centre-back. Chalobah had previously been linked with several Premier League clubs, but Como appear to have won the race for his signature. The transfer would represent a significant investment by Como, who are newly promoted to Serie A and have been backed by Indonesian ownership.
Chance analysis
Chalobah's departure further trims Chelsea's central defensive depth, though the club has been actively reshaping their squad with sales to comply with PSR. For Como, acquiring a Premier League-proven defender for €30m is a major statement, reinforcing their ambition as they establish themselves in Serie A. The fee represents a solid return for Chelsea on a player who came through their academy, though losing squad depth at centre-back could be a concern depending on their remaining transfer window activity.
Chelsea receive €30m but lose a homegrown squad defender; Como significantly strengthen their backline for Serie A.
Chelsea lose a squad centre-back; Como gain Premier League defensive experience ahead of Serie A season.