Como signs Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea in deal worth up to €36 million

Como 1907 has completed the signing of Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea, landing the English center-back in a deal that underscores the Italian club’s remarkable transformation from Serie A newcomers to Champions League contenders. The transfer involves a guaranteed fee of €30 million, roughly £25 million, with potential add-ons of up to €6 million. Chelsea also secured a sell-on clause, keeping a financial stake in the 27-year-old’s future. Chalobah’s new contract runs through June 2031, a five-year commitment that signals Como’s long-term intentions for the defender. From Cobham to Lake Como Chalobah came through Chelsea’s Cobham academy. He racked up 151 senior appearances in a Chelsea shirt and earned caps for the England national team along the way. Chalobah made his desire for regular minutes clear, and the prospect of Champions League football sweetened the proposition considerably. Como qualified for the Champions League after finishing fourth in Serie A last season. Under manager Cesc Fabregas, the former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder turned coach, Como has evolved from a curiosity project into a legitimate European competitor. Chalobah traveled to Italy for medical evaluat...