Robert Sánchez has agreed to join Como on a season-long loan from Chelsea, according to reports confirmed by Fabrizio Romano on August 31, 2026. The 28-year-old Spanish goalkeeper’s departure from Stamford Bridge was prompted by Chelsea’s acquisition of Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa for £7.5 million, which reshaped the Premier League club’s internal competition.
Como Secures Loan Agreement Before Serie A Deadline
The transfer brings Sánchez to Italy for the first time in his professional career. Como and Chelsea finalized the terms of the loan deal without an obligatory purchase option just before the summer transfer window deadline. Como’s management moved quickly to secure the Spanish international to bolster their squad for the 2026–2027 Serie A campaign.
Sánchez is set to travel to Italy within 12 hours of the agreement to undergo medical evaluations with the Lombardy club. Once those physical examinations are successfully completed, club executives will register the loan documentation at the headquarters of the Lega Serie A. Under the agreement, Como will cover a percentage of the player’s salary during his months on loan in Italy.
🚨🔵 EXCLUSIVE: Como reach verbal agreement over loan deal to sign Robert Sánchez, here we go! Como and #CFC agree on loan terms as the Spanish goalkeeper replaces Tornqvist who’s joining Monza in Serie A. New chapter for Sánchez after Dibu joined Chelsea.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 31, 2026
Roster Shuffling at Stamford Bridge
The move stems directly from Chelsea’s pursuit of squad depth and the subsequent arrival of Emiliano Martínez. Martínez arrived in London from Aston Villa for a reported £7.5 million fee, a transfer that immediately impacted the pecking order at Stamford Bridge. With Martínez establishing himself as a core option for the coaching staff, Sánchez faced reduced opportunities for regular playing time.
Having spent the vast majority of his professional career in England, the 28-year-old goalkeeper chose to seek regular minutes abroad rather than remain on the margins in London. The coaching staff and executives at Chelsea facilitated the temporary exit, allowing the Spanish international to maintain competitive match fitness in one of Europe’s top leagues.
Impact on Como’s Squad and Serie A Standing
In Como’s tactical setup, Sánchez arrives to step straight into the starting XI. He fills the vacancy left by goalkeeper Tornqvist, who finalized a permanent transfer to AC Monza within Serie A. Como’s technical staff targeted an experienced presence between the posts to help consolidate the club’s position in the Italian top flight through the 2026–2027 season.
Sánchez’s integration into the Como squad will begin immediately following his medical examinations and official registration with the league. The club’s next official fixtures will test how quickly the veteran goalkeeper adapts to Serie A competition as the team pursues stability in the standings.
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