Chelsea’s Tosin Adarabioyo Delighted to Return in Pre-Season Win Over Bayer Leverkusen
Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who is eligible to play for the Super Eagles, has expressed his happiness after helping the Blues beat Victor Boniface’s Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in a pre-season match at Stamford Bridge.
The Nigerian-descent centre-back returned to action after a spell on the sidelines, playing as Enzo Maresca’s side produced a strong performance. Goals from Brazilian duo Estêvão and João Pedro sealed the victory, giving Chelsea a confident start to their summer preparations.
Writing on his X (formerly Twitter) page, Adarabioyo said: “Back on the pitch, back with the fans, and back chasing wins.”
Estêvão opened the scoring in the first 20 minutes, reacting quickly to a rebound to score on his debut. Leverkusen pushed for an equaliser but rarely troubled Chelsea’s defence. In the closing stages, João Pedro doubled the lead with a calm finish after being played through on goal.
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface came on in the 72nd minute for Leverkusen but had a quiet game, managing just one shot as his team struggled to create clear chances. He will now focus on making a bigger impact when Erik ten Hag’s side begin their 2025–26 campaign.
