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Chelsea fans got all the confirmation they needed over the weekend, as Tosin Adarabioyo seems to be heading for the exits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tosin Adarabioyo<\/a>\u2019s time at Stamford Bridge looks to be winding down fast. Chelsea<\/a> have made it clear he is allowed to seek a move elsewhere this summer as they streamline their defensive options. <\/p>\n

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Rumours picked up serious momentum after Adarabioyo was missing from first-team training<\/a> alongside fellow exit candidate Liam Delap. <\/p>\n

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CONFIRMED Chelsea XI vs Real Sociedad<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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What do you make of that XI, Blues?<\/p>\n

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Now, his complete omission from Chelsea\u2019s matchday squad to face Real Sociedad is the clearest signal yet, with Benfica pushing to secure Adarabioyo\u2019s signature.<\/p>\n

And there was even one more clue. <\/p>\n

Valentin Barco handed Tosin Adarabioyo\u2019s shirt number<\/h2>\n

Ahead of the friendly with Real Sociedad, eagle-eyed Chelsea fans spotted that Valentin Barco was set to wear the number four shirt, as his shirt was pictured alongside Enzo Fernandez\u2019s. <\/p>\n

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Tosin Adarabioyo typically wears the number four shirt at Stamford Bridge, but his sudden omission from the squad speaks volumes. <\/p>\n

And when you add in the fact that he was already sitting out training, all the signs point to an impending exit. <\/p>\n

Even with Adarabioyo missing, the Blues still had Wesley Fofana, Maxence Lacroix, Levi Colwill, Josh Acheampong and Jorrel Hato, who can all play at centre-back. <\/p>\n

Tosin Adarabioyo looks set for a Serie A move<\/h2>\n

Just before the game, journalist Nico Schira offered an update on Trevoh Chalobah\u2019s transfer situation. <\/p>\n

Tosin Adarabioyo is not in Xabi Alonso\u2019s plans and is ready to leave Chelsea. He has been offered to two Serie A clubs in the last few days by an intermediary, but his salary (\u00a35.1m\/year) is too high.<\/p>\n

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Tosin #Adarabioyo<\/a> is not in Xabi Alonso\u2019s Plans and is ready to leave #Chelsea<\/a>. He has been offered to two SerieA\u2019s Clubs in the last days by an intermediary, but his salary (\u20ac6M\/year) is too high for the italian clubs. #transfers<\/a> #CFC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nicol\u00f2 Schira (@NicoSchira) August 15, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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