Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez joins Como on season-long loan after losing starting spot to Emiliano Martinez
Quick Look
- Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has joined Serie B club Como on a season-long loan after losing his starting position to Emiliano Martinez, who was signed from Aston Villa for £7.5m.
- Sanchez started Chelsea's Premier League opener against Fulham but was dropped after an error-strewn performance, ending his tenure as the club's first-choice goalkeeper since 2023.
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Why It Matters
Robert Sanchez joined Chelsea from Brighton in 2023 and became the club's first-choice goalkeeper, making 112 appearances and winning the Conference League and Club World Cup.
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has joined Como on a season-long loan after losing his starting spot to Emiliano Martinez.
Sanchez started the Blues' 3-2 win against Fulham in their Premier League opener but allowed Josh King's shot to slip through his grasp at the near post during an error-strewn display.
Concerns over the Spaniard's performances led to Xabi Alonso's side signing Argentina's Martinez from Aston Villa in a £7.5m deal.
Martinez started Chelsea's 4-3 win against Brighton on Sunday - just hours after the club announced his transfer - while Sanchez was dropped from the matchday squad.
Sanchez, who was Chelsea's first-choice goalkeeper since joining from Brighton in 2023, made 112 appearances and won the Conference League and the Club World Cup with the Stamford Bridge club.
Open Questions
- What are the financial terms of Sanchez's loan to Como?
- Will Sanchez have a option to buy or return clause in his loan deal?
- How will Emiliano Martinez perform as Chelsea's new starting goalkeeper?
