When I saw the news about Benfica showing interest in Tosin Adarabioyo, I honestly didn't have the same reaction I normally have when I see Chelsea linked with selling one of our players.
This one doesn't really worry me.
According to the report, Benfica are interested in Tosin and could be willing to pay around €15 million for the Chelsea defender. Their coach, Marco Silva, is also said to be a big admirer of him, which makes sense because he already worked with Tosin during their time together at Fulham.
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Tosin has been with Chelsea since 2024 and has made a good number of appearances for the club. I won't sit here and say he has been a bad player because that would not be fair. He has had some good moments and has generally done his job whenever he has been called upon.
But looking at Chelsea's situation right now, I don't think every player leaving should automatically be seen as a disaster.
The club has a lot of players, and some difficult decisions have to be made. From the names being discussed for the possible clear-out, Tosin is one of those players I have seen mentioned.
If the club has already decided that he is not part of the long-term plan, then I don't see why Chelsea fans should panic if Benfica come calling.
For me, the most important thing is the fee.
If Chelsea can get around €15 million for a player who is not considered a major part of the plans going forward, then perhaps it is a deal worth considering. That money can then be used elsewhere, especially if the manager has identified areas that need strengthening.
Of course, I would not want Chelsea to sell him just for the sake of selling. We still need enough quality and experience in defence, and Tosin can certainly provide that.
But if the decision has already been made that he can leave, then I'm not going to lose sleep over it.
Sometimes as fans, we get attached to players and don't want to see them leave. I understand that feeling because I have been there myself. But football is also about knowing when it is time to move on.
So, if Tosin eventually leaves for Benfica, I will wish him all the best. He has played his part at Chelsea, but I don't think this is one of those transfers that should have Blues fans seriously worried.
For me, there are much bigger things Chelsea need to sort out. 💙
What do you think? Would you accept around €15 million for Tosin, or would you rather Chelsea keep him?
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