Chelsea has secured the signing of defender Tosin Adarabioyo from Premier League rivals Fulham on a free transfer. The 26-year-old, a former Manchester City trainee, has inked a four-year deal and will officially join the club on July 1st, following the expiration of his contract at Craven Cottage. Adarabioyo expressed his excitement, stating, “Chelsea is a huge club and this is a full-circle moment for me,” emphasizing his proximity to Stamford Bridge and his professional debut there.
Co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart praised Adarabioyo’s defensive qualities and experience in the Premier League, highlighting their delight in bringing him to Chelsea. The signing marks the club’s first move since Enzo Maresca took charge as manager on a five-year contract, succeeding Mauricio Pochettino, who departed by mutual consent at the end of the league season.
Adarabioyo’s arrival coincides with the departure of veteran center-back Thiago Silva, who has joined Brazilian club Fluminense. Chelsea’s acquisition of Adarabioyo adds depth to their defensive lineup as the club continues its ambitious trajectory under new leadership, having made substantial investments in player signings since the club’s acquisition by a consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital in May 2022.
