Tosin Adarabioyo bids farewell as Chelsea exit confirmed

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.

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.

Mamadou Sarr returns to Strasbourg

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.

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.

Chelsea want to use Adarabioyo in swap for Morgan Rogers

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.

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.