Como have secured a verbal agreement with Chelsea over a loan move for goalkeeper Robert Sánchez, according to transfer insider reports, with the deal now set to progress toward completion.

The Serie A side and Chelsea have settled on loan terms for the Spanish shot-stopper, who is poised to step into the role being vacated by current goalkeeper Tornqvist, set to make his own switch to fellow Italian club Monza.

Sánchez’s move to Como opens a fresh chapter in his career following a significant shake-up in Chelsea’s goalkeeping department, which saw Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez arrive at Stamford Bridge, a development that appears to have paved the way for the Spaniard’s departure on loan.

The goalkeeper’s switch to Italy represents an opportunity for him to secure regular first-team football away from the intense competition at Chelsea, where his position had become increasingly uncertain following the club’s pursuit of alternative options between the posts.

For Como, bringing in Sánchez addresses their goalkeeping needs following Tornqvist’s exit, giving the club a replacement with Premier League experience as they continue building their squad in Serie A.

The timing of the agreement also aligns with reports of Como’s broader recruitment strategy, which had reportedly prioritized strengthening their forward line before turning attention to sorting out their goalkeeping situation, a sequence that appears to have played out as anticipated.

With verbal terms now in place between the two clubs, further details regarding the loan’s duration, any accompanying option clauses, and the timeline for Sánchez’s move to Italy are expected to be confirmed as the deal moves toward official completion.