Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez is reportedly set to leave Stamford Bridge and join Serie A side Como on loan, just days after the Blues completed the signing of Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa.
Multiple reports from England and Italy have comfirmed that Como have reached a verbal agreement with Chelsea over a season-long loan for the Spanish goalkeeper.
Sánchez’s future at Chelsea became increasingly uncertain after a difficult start to the new Premier League campaign.
The 28-year-old came under criticism following his performance against Fulham, where he was blamed for conceding both goals in Chelsea’s 3-2 victory. Chelsea subsequently moved quickly to bring in Martínez, with the Argentine goalkeeper immediately taking over as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper in the 4-3 win over Brighton.
The arrival of the experienced World Cup winner effectively pushed Sánchez down the pecking order. A move to Como could now provide Sánchez with an opportunity to regain his confidence and establish himself as a regular starter.
The Italian club are looking for a new goalkeeper, and Sánchez’s experience in the Premier League makes him an attractive option. The proposed move would also see Sánchez work under Como head coach Cesc Fàbregas.
Como have already strengthened their squad with Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah this summer, making Sánchez the latest player potentially heading from Stamford Bridge to the Serie A club.
The loan would make a clear path for Martínez to take full control of the number-one position while giving Sánchez the chance to rebuild his reputation away from the pressure of Stamford Bridge.
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