Tosin Adarabioyo leaves Chelsea for Tottenham after Alonso excludes him
Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo transferred to Tottenham on deadline day for about £7 million after being told he was not in new manager Xabi Alonso’s plans. The 28‑year‑old joined Chelsea two years ago on a free transfer from Fulham and made 70 appearances across all competitions, but fell down the pecking order after the signings of Maxence Lacroix and the emergence of Josh Acheampong. John Terry revealed that Adarabioyo said he was ‘gutted’ to learn he needed to find another club, adding that he fully respects Alonso’s honesty.
This move highlights Chelsea’s defensive reshuffle under Alonso, who is prioritising younger options and recent signings. For Tottenham, Adarabioyo adds experienced Premier League depth to a backline that already includes loanee Mykhailo Mudryk, who also arrived from Chelsea on a season‑long loan. The transfer underscores how quickly squad hierarchies can shift with managerial changes, affecting even established players.
Will Adarabioyo’s experience help Tottenham solidify their defence, or will he struggle to break into a squad already adjusting to new arrivals?