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Marseille and Benfica pursue Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:15 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Marseille and Benfica pursue Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo
Summary

Olympique de Marseille is interested in signing Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo ahead of the summer transfer window's close. Chelsea's recent acquisitions, including defender Maxence Lacroix, have limited Adarabioyo's opportunities. His absence from Chelsea's preseason squad against Real Sociedad indicates a potential exit from the club. Marseille faces competition from Benfica for the 28-year-old center-back's services.

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  • •Adarabioyo has found limited opportunities at Chelsea.
  • •Chelsea recently signed Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace.
  • •Marseille and Benfica are among clubs interested in Adarabioyo.
  • •His absence in the preseason squad suggests a possible transfer.
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  • 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Marseille enter race to sign Chelsea centre-back Tosin
  • 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Marseille interested in signing Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo
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Marseille have entered the race to sign Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo.The Ligue 1 outfit are interested in a deal to sign the defender, and are ready to rival Benfica and Premier League teams t...

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Olympique de Marseille are among a number of clubs interested in signing Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo (28) before the end of the summer transfer window, according to a report from Sky Sports. In...

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