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Ben Palmer

Fri 1 August 2025 20:55, UK

Tosin Adarabioyo reacted to news of a Chelsea exit as the Blues’ summer of upheaval continues.

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The former Fulham man swapped Craven Cottage for Stamford Bridge last summer on a free transfer.

Despite Enzo Maresca having a plethora of options available to him, Adarabioyo became the de facto first-choice option to pair with young star Levi Colwill.

Wesley Fofana, Axel Disasi, and even Benoit Badiashile’s potential upside are arguably higher than the ex-Man City defender’s.

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However, Adarabioyo’s calmness on the ball and natural leadership abilities, plus his excellent fitness track record, made him an appealing option to use with Colwill.

But despite a strong first season at Chelsea, the 27-year-old could be on the move this summer.

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In a boost to Adarabioyo’s chances of remaining at Stamford Bridge, Mamadou Sarr has returned on loan to Strasbourg after joining Chelsea this summer.

The talented French defender was a part of the Blues’ victorious Club World Cup squad that beat PSG 3-0 in the final.

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Sarr appeared for just eight minutes off the bench against ES Tunis in the group stage, and will return to his former club to gain valuable first team minutes.

Chelsea shared the news on Instagram in a post captioned: “Defender Mamadou Sarr has joined RC Strasbourg on a season-long loan.

Best of luck for the campaign ahead, Mamadou!” Which Adarabioyo liked, showing his support.

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Sources told Football Insider that Chelsea could use Adarabioyo as part of a swap deal for Morgan Rogers.

The Blues would also be open to sending Nicolas Jackson to Villa Park as part of their move for the England international.

The deal would seem to be a classic Chelsea move, forsaking their defence in favour of signing yet another attacking talent.

Jorrel Hato’s stats for Ajax in the 2024/25 season.

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Adarabioyo is well known to be a valued member of the West London club’s dressing room, and his departure has the potential to cause a rift to emerge.

What’s more, despite agreeing a deal for Jorrel Hato from Ajax, Chelsea lack depth at centre-back and losing the 27-year-old would exacerbate the need to spend more on a replacement.

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