Chelsea Star Tosin Adarabioyo Finally Decides Between Super Eagles and England, Report
- Chelsea star Tosin Adarabioyo has reportedly decided which country to play international football for
- Adarabioyo is eligible to play for Nigeria through his parents and England, which he played for at youth levels
- The FIFA Club World Cup-winning defender visited Nigeria last month to organise a youth cup competition
Tosin Adarabioyo has reportedly decided which country he will represent at the international level after years of deliberating between England and Nigeria.
Adarabioyo was born in England to Nigerian parents and represented the English teams at youth levels, but has yet to earn a Three Lions call-up.
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have been actively pursuing him to switch his international allegiance, but he remained hopeful for an England call-up.
He joined Chelsea as a free agent in the summer of 2024 after running down his contract at Fulham, and it further reinforced his chances of getting an England call-up.
He helped the Blues win the UEFA Europa Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup in his first season at the club, playing a crucial role in the former.
Adarabioyo decides his international future
According to Sports Boom, Adarabioyo has decided on his international future, and it favours Nigeria, as believed by some members of the NFF.
The tall defender has chosen to represent Nigeria after visiting the country last month, and unless there is a last-minute change of heart, he will wear the green jersey soon.
Adarabioyo, during his visit to Nigeria last month, spoke about deciding his international future, admitting it was time to decide with the World Cup coming soon.
“It's something I think about seriously. But hopefully, in the nearest future I'll make a decision. It's something that has been the topic for many years since I've become a professional footballer, but then we'll see,” he told Arise TV.
The September international break is deemed too early as he wants to partake in the early part of the season at Chelsea, where he faces competition from Trevoh Chalobah and Wesley Fofana in his position.
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What will Adarabioyo bring to Super Eagles?
Adarabioyo, at 27, is expected to replace ageing Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong in the team and partner former Fulham teammate Calvin Bassey in defence.
The Manchester City academy graduate is a tall and aerially dominant defender, who is also good on the ball and fast despite his huge frame.
He is capable of making line-breaking passes and is strong with his clearances, which makes him fit to play as a sweeper defender or operate close to midfield. Tosin is also a goal threat during set pieces and scored a few long-range shots for Chelsea last season.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle’s style of play revolves around athletic and technically gifted players, and the Chelsea star should slot in seamlessly.
Adarabioyo names his favourite Nigerian food
Legit.ng previously reported that Adarabioyo named his favourite Nigerian food after helping Chelsea to beat Fluminense 2-0 in the Club World Cup semi-final.
The defender affirmed his connection to his Yoruba roots despite being born and raised in London, England and picked pounded yam and okra soup as his best Nigerian meal.
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