After nearly two decades at Chelsea Football Club, from age 8 to age 27, Trevoh Chalobah has bid farewell to the Blues by completing his move to Como 1907 in Italy. Chalobah had left multiple times before, for various loan moves, but this now is a final goodbye.
Throughout those years, the younger of the Chalobah brothers worked his way up the ranks, proving himself repeatedly to the constantly changing cast of managers and coaches at the club. But his belief and commitment never wavered: a real Blue
Blood through and through. True Blues don’t come much truer.
“An 8-year-old boy walked through those doors. A man walks out. Dream lived. Purpose fulfilled. To every academy player at Chelsea: keep believing. Your time will come. Never give up.”
-Trevoh Chalobah; source: Instagram
Coming off of career-high numbers for total appearances (47) and Premier League appearances (34) last season, Chalobah has earned himself a €30m move (plus another €6m in potential bonuses) to scenic Como, who are managed by former Chelsea teammate Cesc Fàbregas. He will get to play Champions League football next season, even!
“I’m thrilled and honored to be here at Como: it’s an ambitious, rising project, and working with manager Cesc Fàbregas again is truly special.”
-Trevoh Chalobah; source: Como 1907
Chalobah leaves with 151 senior appearances and multiple trophies, including two FIFA Club World Cups. He was also part of the England squad who finished third at the World Cup this summer.
Farewell, Trev, and good luck at Como! Hopefully our paths will cross again some day.
