Tosin Adarabioyo anticipates interesting career development with Chelsea

By Wale Mustapha

Nigerian-born defender Tosin Adarabioyo is looking forward to an exciting season with his new club, Chelsea, where he hopes to compete with top clubs in world football.

Adarabioyo joined the Blues earlier this summer after his contract with fellow English Premier League (EPL) side Fulham expired.

Having been handed the number four jersey, Adarabioyo eagerly anticipates high-profile preseason encounters against Manchester City and Real Madrid.

Chelsea has lined up a number of games as preparation for the new season, including matches against Wrexham, Celtic, Club America, Manchester City, and Real Madrid.

Adarabioyo, who featured eight times for Manchester City during his seven years at the Etihad Stadium, noted that it will be a great experience to face such high-profile clubs before the season proper.

“It will be interesting to play Manchester City out there. They will be our opponents in the first game of the season in the Premier League, so that will be a good test,” he told Chelsea’s official website.

“We’re also playing Real Madrid, one of the biggest clubs in the world. So that’s one to look forward to.

“It will be a great experience to head to America. We have two and a half weeks away and five games against top opposition.

“It will be really useful to prepare for the season and will be great to see the supporters over in North America.”

Since his departure from Manchester City, Tosin has faced Pep Guardiola’s team in four competitive games and has lost on each occasion.