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Chelsea’s Rob Sanchez Arrives in Milan for Como Loan

9/1/2026

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Summary

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Chelsea goalkeeper Rob Sanchez arrived in Milan for a medical ahead of a loan to Como 1907.
Sanchez, 28, was deemed surplus after an error-streak in Chelsea’s opening Premier League match versus Fulham.
The loan includes an option for Como 1907 to make the transfer permanent.
Como, managed by former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, will compete in the 2026-27 Champions League.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 Carlo Cudicini joined Chelsea on loan from Lazio, a move made permanent for £160,000 in 2000, beginning a seven-year stint with 141 league appearances and a 2001-02 Player of the Year award. He left on a free transfer to Tottenham in January 2009, showing how English clubs have routinely swapped surplus goalkeepers without fees.

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Story summary

Chelsea goalkeeper Rob Sanchez arrived in Milan for a medical ahead of a loan to Como 1907.
Sanchez, 28, was deemed surplus after an error-streak in Chelsea’s opening Premier League match versus Fulham.
The loan includes an option for Como 1907 to make the transfer permanent.
Como, managed by former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, will compete in the 2026-27 Champions League.

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