Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo get signed by Chelsea

Tosin Adarabioyo, a defender for Fulham, has been signed by Chelsea on a free transfer.

The 26-year-old, whose contract with the Cottagers expires on July 1, has inked a four-year contract with the team.

The former Manchester City defender turned down a new contract at Fulham in order to play in Europe, as Chelsea has earned a spot in the Europa Conference League for the upcoming year.

“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,” Tosin told the club’s official website.

“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.

His arrival could see academy graduate Trevoh Chalobah leave the Blues, with Manchester United reportedly interested in signing the 24-year-old.