Chelsea is delighted to confirm the signing of center-back Tosin Adarabioyo, who will join the club for the 2024/25 season.
The 26-year-old has penned a four-year contract set to commence on July 1st, transferring from neighboring west London club Fulham.
After signing for the Blues, Tosin said: ‘Chelsea is a huge club and this is a full-circle moment for me. I was born three miles away from Stamford Bridge and made my professional debut there.
‘I’m very excited and looking forward to helping push the club in the direction we want to go.’
Co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart said: ‘We are delighted to bring Tosin to Chelsea. Throughout his career, he has showcased his maturity and defensive qualities and has gained a wealth of experience in the Premier League in recent seasons.
‘He is ready to make the step up to Chelsea and work alongside the talented players in our squad. We look forward to Tosin joining up with us for pre-season.’
Hailing from London but nurtured in Manchester, Tosin Adarabioyo commenced his football journey with Manchester City at the tender age of five. Progressing through the ranks, he swiftly ascended to captain the Under-18s by the age of 16.
Tosin is a BLUE! 💙✍️ pic.twitter.com/BXXnaHI0UZ
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 7, 2024
His debut on the professional stage unfolded at Stamford Bridge in February 2016, where he featured prominently for a youthful Manchester City side in the FA Cup. Over the ensuing seasons, Tosin accrued a total of eight first-team appearances for the club.
Venturing into the Championship on season-long loan stints with West Bromwich Albion and Blackburn Rovers, Tosin honed his skills before making a permanent move to Fulham in October 2020.
His inaugural Premier League campaign with Fulham saw him emerge as a regular fixture, tallying an impressive 33 appearances and earning accolades for his seamless transition to the top tier. Subsequently, he played a pivotal role in Fulham’s promotion from the Championship, featuring in 44 matches.
Since Fulham’s reinstatement in the Premier League, Tosin has notched up 45 appearances, contributing significantly to the team’s respectable finishes of tenth and 13th in the last two seasons.
Introducing our first summer signing! 👊 pic.twitter.com/j0YSajxX8q
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 7, 2024