Fulham confirm Tosin Adarabioyo is one of 11 players leaving, but former Arsenal and Chelsea star could be a lifeline
Tosin Adarabioyo's proposal to sign for Chelsea is getting closer after the defender was included in the list published by Fulham.
The 26-year-old is one of 11 players confirmed by the farmers which will depart this summer before next season.
But hope remains for ex-Arsenal and Chelsea striker Willian, and Fulham reveal they are in talks to offer him new terms to keep him at the club beyond the summer.
willian He has become a firm fan favorite since joining in 2022, contributing ten goals and seven assists in 67 outings.
in a statement Posted on Wednesday morning, the west London side announced their men's and academy players who will be leaving on June 30.
And centre-back Adarabioyo has been included on the list after rejecting a new contract.
Instead, he accepted join the rivals of the Chelsea club becoming one of Enzo Maresca's first signings.
The ex-city of manchester The youth star moved to Craven Cottage from the Etihad in 2020 following loan spells at West Brom and Blackburn.
In total, he has made 132 appearances in all competitions for Fulham, helping the club win the Championship in 2022.
He will be joined at the starting gate by goalkeeper Marek Rodak, who had been the club's longest-serving player after joining the academy in 2013.
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But he has predominantly played a supporting role for Fulham, making 102 appearances since his debut during the 2017/18 campaign.
Former Feyenoord defender Terence Kongolo will also depart having played just four games since arriving from Huddersfield in 2020.
Meanwhile, Fulham have decided not to offer contract extensions to Tyrese Francois, Luciano D'Auria-Henry, George Okkas, Caelan Avenell, Ma'Kel Bogle-Campbell and Montague Conway.
Elsewhere, Armando Traoré and Fode Ballo-Toure will return to Chelsea and AC Milan, respectively, after their failed loan spells.
And along with Willian, Fulham have stated that they are in talks with striker Bobby De Cordova-Reid, who is approaching 200 appearances for the club, to agree a new deal.
