Spurs complete signing of defender Tosin from Chelsea

Tottenham have completed the signing of Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea on a permanent deal.

The 28-year-old centre-back follows Mykhailo Mudryk from Chelsea to Spurs.

Tosin believes the move comes at an important stage of his career and is looking forward to playing under the Tottenham head coach.

“I’m in an important part of my career and speaking to the Head Coach and knowing the type of football he wants to play, I think it’s a very good fit,” Tosin said.

“He wants the team to play with courage and that’s something that I always look to do.

“I want to achieve the absolute best, to push this team and this club as much as possible to where we deserve to be.

“That’s something that has to be done every single day, especially on the training pitch, and I will be bringing that mentality to the club.”

De Zerbi is confident that the defender will quickly demonstrate his qualities to Tottenham supporters.

“Tosin is a strong, athletic defender who plays with confidence and understands the demands of playing at the highest level,” De Zerbi said.

“I’ve also been impressed with his mentality and desire to be part of what we are building. He knows the responsibility that comes with representing this club.

“We’re very happy to have Tosin with us and I know our supporters will quickly see the qualities he can bring to the team.”