By Victor Kanayo
Nigerian-born defender Tosin Adarabioyo has officially joined Chelsea ahead of the new season.
Adarabioyo left Fulham and teamed up with the Blues on a free transfer.
According to Chelsea, the 26-year-old lad signed a four-year deal with the club.
The club also revealed that he will join the Blues on July 1, after his contract with the Cottagers expires.
Reacting to his latest move, Adarabioyo 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.”
Tosin, who featured 132 times—78 of those in the Premier League for Fulham—is Enzo Maresca’s first signing as Chelsea manager.
The former Manchester City defender rejected a new deal at Fulham to fulfil his desire to play in Europe, with Chelsea having qualified for next season’s Europa Conference League.
