Serie A club Como have submitted a renewed offer for Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah as the Italian side intensify their efforts to secure the England international. The bid is valued at €30 million, comprising €25 million in guaranteed fees with an additional €5 million available through easily-achievable bonuses.
Player keen on Serie A switch
The proposal represents Como’s latest attempt to lure the defender to Lombardy, where he would work under manager Cesc Fàbregas. Chalobah is reportedly keen on making the switch, with sources indicating that an agreement in principle is already in place regarding his salary demands. This alignment on personal terms removes a significant hurdle and suggests the player is eager to embrace the challenge of Italian football.
The timing of Como’s approach is particularly significant given Chelsea’s recent activity in the transfer market. The West London club have agreed a deal worth approximately €60 million to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. The acquisition of the French centre-back is expected to push Chalobah further down the defensive pecking order at Stamford Bridge, potentially restricting his first-team opportunities in the coming season.
European contrast influences decision
This prospect appears to have influenced Chalobah’s willingness to depart, especially considering the contrasting fortunes of the two clubs in European competition. While Como prepare for Champions League football after securing qualification, Chelsea find themselves excluded from continental play following a disappointing 2025-26 Premier League campaign that saw them finish tenth. The absence of European football at Stamford Bridge next term presents a markedly different environment from the high-stakes continental competition on offer in Italy.
Earlier in the window, Inter Milan were also credited with interest in the versatile defender, who has previously gained experience on loan at Crystal Palace. However, Como have since established themselves as the frontrunners in the race for his signature, with their latest financial package demonstrating serious intent to bolster Fàbregas’s squad ahead of their return to Europe’s elite club competition.
The coming days are likely to prove decisive as Chelsea weigh whether to accept the offer and allow Chalobah to complete his move to Serie A. With the player’s head seemingly turned by the prospect of regular Champions League football and a central role in Como’s defensive setup, the conditions appear favourable for a deal to be struck should the clubs reach agreement on the final fee.