Como agree £31m deal to sign Chalobah from Chelsea
Como agree a deal worth more than £30m to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.
BBC Sport Football reports that Como have reached an agreement worth over £30 million to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, a 27-year-old who is set to join the Italian club on a long-term contract. Chalobah, who has been with Chelsea since he was a child, will take on a leadership role under manager Cesc Fabregas, who has been targeting the England international for over six months.
Chelsea will receive £25.7 million upfront, with an additional £5.1 million in potential add-ons following negotiations. The move is part of Chelsea's strategy to reduce the size of manager Xabi Alonso's squad, which currently includes nine senior centre-backs.
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