Defender Trevo Chalobah opened up about his emotional departure from Chelsea, childhood challenges on his journey to professional football, and the new chapter of his career at Italian club Como. He shared his thoughts ahead of a Champions League match against Manchester United.
The 27-year-old academy graduate left his boyhood club last summer for a fee of £30 million, having been a part of the Chelsea setup since he was eight.
I wanted to become a legend there, but sometimes things don’t go as we plan, — the player told The Athletic.
The England international revealed that he found the sport incredibly challenging during his youth, often shedding tears after intense training sessions at Chelsea’s academy.
I never really liked football that much, — the defender explained.
Chalobah credited his perseverance and his older brother Nathaniel for helping him navigate those tough times and continue his development.
Now plying his trade in Serie A under the guidance of Cesc Fabregas, the defender described the club, the city, and the Italian lifestyle as fantastic. He emphasised that his faith remains his main source of strength, aided by a special board filled with goals and dreams that keeps him motivated in his career.
