Sánchez's departure comes after the arrival of Emiliano Martínez, who has taken over as the club's first-choice goalkeeper. The Argentine's signing had sparked speculation about a potential competition for the number one spot, but it appears that the club have now made their decision.
Sánchez will join Como on a loan deal, with the Italian club expected to provide a new challenge for the 28-year-old. The move is seen as a chance for Sánchez to regain his form after a slow start to the season. He will be replacing Noel Tornqvist, who has joined Monza on a permanent deal.
The loan deal marks the end of Sánchez's time at Chelsea, where he won the Conference League and the Club World Cup in 2025. He will now join a team that includes two other Argentine players, Nico Paz and Máximo Perrone.
The remaining goalkeepers at Chelsea are all young players, including Mike Penders, Gabriel Slonina, and Teddy Sharman-Lowe. With Martínez now established as the first-choice goalkeeper, it remains to be seen how the other goalkeepers will develop in the coming season.
Sánchez's departure from Chelsea is now confirmed, and he will begin his new chapter at Como.