Monaco Plot Move For Chelsea Defender Tosin Adarabioyo

Monaco Plot Move for Chelsea Defender Tosin Adarabioyo

Former Ligue 1 champions AS Monaco are reportedly considering a move for Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who remains eligible to represent Nigeria at senior international level. The 28-year-old centre-back has been linked with a possible departure from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea reshape their squad under manager Xabi Alonso. Recent reports indicate that the club could allow several defenders to leave this summer as it seeks to reduce the size of its squad. Adarabioyo joined Chelsea from Fulham in 2024 and has since established himself as an experienced option in the club’s defence. His future, however, has become less certain amid increased competition for places following Chelsea’s defensive recruitment.

A return to France could appeal to Adarabioyo, who previously attracted interest from Monaco during his time at Fulham. Monaco had reportedly targeted him in 2023 as a possible replacement for Axel Disasi before the defender eventually remained in England.

The potential transfer also has implications for Nigeria. Born in London to Nigerian parents, Adarabioyo has represented England at youth level but has never made a senior appearance for the Three Lions. He remains eligible to switch allegiance to the Super Eagles.

Adarabioyo has previously expressed his openness to playing for Nigeria, describing representing the Super Eagles as something he would be delighted to do. However, reports in May indicated that he was not then focused on international football and had not formally switched allegiance. For Monaco, signing the Chelsea defender would provide experience and physical presence in the back line. For Adarabioyo, a move could offer the opportunity for more consistent first-team football at a club competing at the top end of French football. The reported interest therefore creates an intriguing situation for both club and country, with Adarabioyo’s next move potentially shaping not only his club career but also the long-running question of whether he will eventually wear the green and white of Nigeria.