Trevoh Chalobah has completed a €30 million transfer to Serie A side Como, signing until 2031 after manager Cesc Fabregas convinced him to leave Chelsea.
AS Roma have reached an €18m agreement for Nahuel Molina while Como prepare to welcome Trevoh Chalobah and Yan Couto. The summer window enters its final month with several major moves nearing completion.
Cesc Fabregas admits Como may enter the Champions League with only 16 or 17 eligible players due to UEFA homegrown rules, despite the club’s rapid rise from Serie B.
Como have opened talks to sign Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi as competition intensifies for the Colombia international. The Serie A newcomers join Juventus and Inter in pursuing the centre-back, whose contract expires next summer.
Como have become one of the first Serie A clubs to prohibit heading for young players, with board member Raphaël Varane leading the initiative to reduce head impacts during critical developmental years.
Como staged a late comeback to draw 2-2 with Paris FC, while Udinese suffered a 2-0 defeat to Championship side Swansea City in pre-season friendly action.
Serie A side Como remain determined to sign Trevoh Chalobah despite Chelsea rejecting their latest €25m bid, as the Italian club prepares for Champions League football.
Moise Kean’s representative has offered the Italy forward to Champions League qualifiers Como and Fenerbahce, though Fiorentina remain reluctant to sanction a sale.
Udinese have officially completed the signing of Mergim Vojvoda from Serie A rivals Como. The 31-year-old Kosovo international has signed a contract until June 2028.