Como reach agreement for Sanchez loan from Chelsea
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Como have agreed a loan deal to sign Sanchez from Chelsea, adding a new option to their squad ahead of the new season.
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Attributed to original sourceComo have reportedly reached a verbal agreement to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez on loan, after Emiliano Martinez came to Stamford Bridge.
Multiple sources including Fabrizio Romano, The Athletic , and Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio confirm that the deal has been secured.
Sanchez ready for Como adventure HONG KONG, CHINA – AUGUST 5: Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez of Chelsea FC in action during the Chelsea v Juventus – Pre-Season Friendly at the Kai Tak Stadium on August 5, 2026 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) It is expected to be a dry loan, so without an option to buy at the end of the season, and he will have to challenge for his place with current shot-stopper Jean Butez.
He does have an opportunity to play in the Champions League, where Como managed to qualify after snatching fourth place from under the noses of Milan and Juventus last season.
The Spanish goalkeeper turns 29 in November and had been first choice for Chelsea last term, making 50 competitive appearances for the club, albeit keeping only 15 clean sheets.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – AUGUST 08: Robert Sanchez of Chelsea FC clears the ball during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Peksi Cahyo/Getty Images) However, he was pushed down the pecking order by the arrival of Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa, and had also been linked with a possible move to Tottenham Hotspur.
Meanwhile, Como have officially loaned goalkeeper Noel Tornqvist to Serie A side Monza for this season, making room for Sanchez.
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What happened
Como have finalized an agreement with Chelsea to take player Sanchez on loan. The move bolsters Como's squad with Premier League-level talent as they continue to build under their ambitious ownership. A loan rather than permanent move suggests Chelsea see Sanchez as part of their longer-term plans, while the deal gives Sanchez regular playing time in Serie A. Further terms of the loan, including any option or obligation to buy, were not detailed in the initial report.
Chance analysis
Como's ability to attract Chelsea talent on loan underlines the growing pull of their project, backed by Indonesian ownership and operating in Serie A's top flight. For Chelsea, sending Sanchez out on a temporary move continues a wider pattern of loaning out squad players to keep them developing while preserving long-term asset value. Whether this becomes a springboard for the player depends on how prominent a role he carves out in Como's setup.
Como gain a squad addition from Chelsea's ranks; Chelsea retain the player while freeing a squad spot for the season.