Kaiki happy to join Como as club also targets Chelsea's Chalobah
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Brazilian left-back Kaiki has expressed happiness at joining Serie A side Como, while the club has also reportedly asked Chelsea about defender Trevoh Chalobah.
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Attributed to original sourceAs Kaiki Bruno lands to complete his €15m move from Cruzeiro , there are multiple reports Como start talks with Chelsea for Trevoh Chalobah.
The club had already invested heavily for its move from Serie B to the top flight, and is now preparing for their first ever Champions League campaign.
The first new signing is Kaiki, who arrived on Italian soil this afternoon to undergo medical tests.
It is widely believed the Cruzeiro left-back will make the move on loan with an obligation to buy for a total of €14-15m, with €12m as the fixed fee portion of the deal.
Kaiki arrives, but Como keep spending BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL – MAY 31: Kaiki Bruno of Cruzeiro kicks the ball during a match between Cruzeiro and Fluminense as part of Brasileirao 2026 at Mineirão Stadium on May 31, 2026 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro Vilela/Getty Images) “I am happy to be here and be part of this Como project,” Kaiki told Sky Sport Italia and Sportitalia at Malpensa Airport in Milan.
“Cesc Fabregas is a star and I admire him a great deal. Working with him will be an immense pleasure.”
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐨, 𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐢: “𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐢 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐢. 𝐅𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐞“
Le immagini dell’arrivo del terzino sinistro brasiliano all’aeroporto di Malpensa #sportitalia #kaiki #como pic.twitter.com/fIm4xSj3FI
— Sportitalia (@tvdellosport) June 24, 2026
epa10396158 Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah reacts during the FA Cup third round match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC in Manchester, Britain, 08 January 2023. EPA-EFE/Adam Vaughan Como won’t stop there, because both BBC Sport reporter Nizaar Kinsella and Sportitalia maintain that they are in talks with Chelsea for Chalobah.
It is suggested that both player and club would be happy to make the deal go through, but the costs are going to be an issue, because Como are now forced to deal with UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rules.
The central defender turns 26 next month and has been linked to various Serie A teams over the last few years, but they all eventually struggle with the price tag.
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What happened
Como continue an ambitious summer transfer campaign, securing Brazilian left-back Kaiki, who stated he is 'happy' to join the Serie A outfit. The Italian club, recently promoted and backed by wealthy ownership, have also reportedly approached Chelsea about a potential move for English defender Trevoh Chalobah. Chalobah has struggled for regular minutes at Stamford Bridge and could be open to a move for more playing time. The double pursuit highlights Como's intent to reinforce their defensive options ahead of their Serie A campaign.
Chance analysis
Como's aggressive recruitment drive signals serious intent to establish themselves in Serie A following promotion. Targeting Chalobah from Chelsea is an ambitious move that would add Premier League-level experience to their back line, while Kaiki provides youth and attacking full-back quality. For Chelsea, offloading Chalobah would trim squad depth but raise questions about defensive cover, especially if Levi Colwill remains sidelined.
Como strengthen their defensive options significantly with two new additions, while Chelsea could lose a squad defender if a deal for Chalobah materializes.
Chalobah's potential departure could marginally weaken Chelsea's defensive depth, while Como's defensive reinforcements may improve their survival chances in Serie A.