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Tottenham has completed the permanent signing of Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea. The 28-year-old defender departs the Blues after a two-year stint, having joined on a free transfer from Fulham in the summer of 2024, where he initially signed a four-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
Despite being a popular figure in the Chelsea dressing room, Tosin found himself surplus to requirements under new manager Xabi Alonso. This led to his exclusion from all three of Chelsea's matches this season – against Fulham, Luton Town, and Brighton & Hove Albion.
His departure from the club seemed inevitable, and Tottenham emerged as the most serious suitor for the center-back, ultimately finalizing his transfer. Tosin is reportedly signing for an initial fee of £7 million plus add-ons, marking the first permanent first-team player deal between the two clubs since 2009, following Mykhailo Mudryk's previous loan move. He has penned a multi-year contract with Roberto De Zerbi's side.
The Spurs made this move to replace center-back Kevin Danso, who had expressed his desire to leave the North London club.
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