{"id":1225,"date":"2026-08-14T19:59:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T19:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1225"},"modified":"2026-08-14T19:59:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T19:59:37","slug":"fikayo-tomori-could-be-about-to-accidentally-cost-chelsea-15m-five-years-after-leaving-the-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1225","title":{"rendered":"Fikayo Tomori could be about to accidentally cost Chelsea \u00a315m five years after leaving the club"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-381121\">\n<div class=\"article-follow\">\n<div class=\"article-sharing google-follow\"> <a class=\"fw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=thechelseachronicle.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grv-media\/img\/google-discover.svg\" alt=\"\"\/> <span>Add as preferred source on Google<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Fikayo Tomori has not been on Chelsea\u2019s books since 2021, however his next transfer could inadvertently cost his former club big money.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/fikayo-tomori\/\">Tomori<\/a> has come on leaps and bounds since moving away from Stamford Bridge, with him currently featuring at AC Milan.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVMultiVideo\"\/>\n<p>His impressive performances in Italy have seen him <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/transfer-news\/fikayo-tomori-makes-interesting-decision-on-whether-he-wants-to-join-chelsea-or-stay-at-ac-milan-in-january\/\">linked with a return to Chelsea<\/a> in the past, however now he finds himself out of the picture at the San Siro.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"5a9c74ee-9dfb-4c17-80a3-f12c2bcadb5e\" data-story-name=\"Talk Chelsea\" data-comment-id=\"ae83210b-0e10-40cb-9b48-9aafe759a98c\" data-story-slug=\"talk-chelsea\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-content\">\n<h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">Who\u2019s your DREAM Enzo Fernandez replacement if the Argentine leaves Chelsea? \ud83e\udd29<\/h3>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">We want to know who and WHY?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Enzo-Fernandez-Enzo-Maresca-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Enzo Fernandez and Enzo Maresca hugging graphic\" class=\"wp-image-380869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Enzo-Fernandez-Enzo-Maresca-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Enzo-Fernandez-Enzo-Maresca-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Enzo-Fernandez-Enzo-Maresca-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Enzo-Fernandez-Enzo-Maresca-1-912x1140.png 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Enzo-Fernandez-Enzo-Maresca-1-600x750.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Enzo-Fernandez-Enzo-Maresca-1.png 1080w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea and Enzo Maresca, Head Coach of Chelsea celebrate after the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Chelsea FC at City Ground on May 25, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Neal Simpson\/Sportsphoto\/Allstar via Getty Images)&#10;\">Photo by Neal Simpson\/Sportsphoto\/Allstar via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fikayo-tomori-could-cost-chelsea-15m\">Fikayo Tomori could cost Chelsea \u00a315m<\/h2>\n<p>Even though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/news\/chelsea-fans-have-made-their-feelings-clear-on-potential-fikayo-tomori-return\/\">Blues supporters would happily see Tomori return to the club<\/a>, he is currently strongly linked with Benfica.<\/p>\n<p>The Portuguese side have also been interested in signing Chelsea defender <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/tosin-adarabioyo\/\">Tosin Adarabioyo<\/a>, however it is unlikely they bring in two options for the same position.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-getty-images-media\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289575688-1024x675.jpg\" alt=\"Chelsea FC v AC Milan - Pre-Season Friendly\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289575688-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289575688-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289575688-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289575688-1536x1012.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289575688-1140x751.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289575688-750x494.jpg 750w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"JAKARTA, INDONESIA - AUGUST 08: Tosin Adarabioyo of Chelsea FC interacts with Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Fikayo Tomori of AC Milan before the pre-season friendly match between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Darren Walsh\/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)\">Photo by Darren Walsh\/Chelsea FC via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It could therefore be a significant blow to the Blues, with Fabrizio Romano stating that Benfica have enquired into Tomori as a replacement for Antonio Silva.<\/p>\n<p>He said on his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tLwRxxbwJBk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">YouTube<\/a>: \u201cBenfica asked the player\u2019s agents for Tomori a few days ago, but at the moment the salary demands are very, very high. However, Benfica is looking for a centre-back because Antonio Silva left, and Tomori is one of the players Benfica has wanted.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Blues have set a \u00a315m price tag to part ways with the defender, a significant amount of money for a side who are pushing for player sales.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"5a9c74ee-9dfb-4c17-80a3-f12c2bcadb5e\" data-story-name=\"Talk Chelsea\" data-comment-id=\"36596e76-33e5-4af6-981f-b84a68a93941\" data-story-slug=\"talk-chelsea\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<p>Xabi Alonso only wants \u2018four or five\u2019 centre-backs next season\u2026<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/07\/top-10-list-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-379222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/07\/top-10-list-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/07\/top-10-list-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/07\/top-10-list-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/07\/top-10-list-1-912x1140.jpg 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/07\/top-10-list-1-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/07\/top-10-list-1.jpg 1080w\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tosin-sale-could-set-chelsea-back-again\">Tosin sale could set Chelsea back again<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea have looked to address the lack of experience in the first team squad this summer under the instruction of new manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/xabi-alonso\/\">Xabi Alonso<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This has seen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/danny-welbeck\/\">Danny Welbeck<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/jordan-henderson\/\">Jordan Henderson<\/a> join the club, with their role off the pitch set to be as important as their one on it.<\/p>\n<p>Tosin remains one of the more experienced players in the squad though, and letting him leave could have a significant impact on some of those who have looked up to him in the dressing room.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/cole-palmer\/\">Cole Palmer<\/a> would likely be the one impacted the most, given he has proven to have a very strong relationship with him.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more-wrapper lazy see-more-open see-more-blank extra-content\" 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