Tottenham Hotspur signs defender Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea for £7m
SB Nation • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur completed the signing of defender Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea for a transfer fee of £7 million. The move follows the departure of Kevin Danso, who transferred from Tottenham Hotspur to Sunderland on deadline day. Adarabioyo provides defensive depth for manager Roberto De Zerbi and is noted for his comfort in possession. This acquisition marks the first direct transfer between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur since 2009. While Adarabioyo is not expected to occupy a regular starting role immediately, the club anticipates he will provide necessary coverage. The deal was finalized at the close of the summer transfer window.
- •Tosin Adarabioyo joins Tottenham Hotspur for a £7 million transfer fee.
- •The move follows Kevin Danso transferring from Tottenham Hotspur to Sunderland.
- •Adarabioyo is the first Chelsea player to join Tottenham Hotspur directly since 2009.
- •The signing adds defensive depth under manager Roberto De Zerbi.
- 10:05 PMSB Nation — DONE DEAL: Tosin Adarabioyo joins Tottenham in £7m transfer - Cartilage Free Captain
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