Trevoh Chalobah admits regret over Chelsea exit: 'I wanted to be a legend there'
Chalobah left Chelsea in the summer to join Como after coming through the club’s academy
Trevoh Chalobah has expressed regret over his departure from Chelsea, revealing that he had aimed to become a "legend" at the club. The defender was surplus to requirements, leading to Chelsea selling him to Italian side Como for a fee of £30 million in the summer. Chalobah, who has been with the Blues since he was eight, made more than 150 appearances for the first team and won two Club World Cups during his time at Chelsea.
He told The Athletic, "I'd been there since I was eight and I wanted to be a legend there, but sometimes the way we plan things is not how things work out." Despite the disappointment of leaving the club where he started his career, Chalobah acknowledged the importance of adapting and promised to continue watching Chelsea matches while maintaining contact with players and staff.
Como, managed by former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, has experienced success under the current manager, and Chalobah sees the move as an opportunity to embrace new challenges. The club finished fourth in Serie A last season, earning their first Champions League qualification. The defender currently plays under Fabregas, expressing excitement about the team's prospects and praising the manager's vision.
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