Chelsea FC have seen two players depart for Tottenham Hotspur on transfer deadline day, marking the first direct move between the London clubs since 2009. Winger Mykhailo Mudryk joins Spurs on loan until the season ends, with an option for a permanent £75 million transfer, while defender Tosin Adarabioyo completed a permanent move worth up to £12 million. The deals were confirmed by BBC Sport Football this week as Spurs concluded a summer spending spree exceeding £300 million.
Chelsea, currently sitting 4th in the Premier League with six points from two wins, have scored seven goals and conceded five in their perfect start. Their next challenge is a crucial away fixture against 2nd-placed Arsenal on September 6th. You can track their progress on our standings page.
What does the Mudryk deal involve?
Mykhailo Mudryk's move to Tottenham is initially a loan agreement. The 25-year-old Ukrainian has an option for Spurs to make the transfer permanent for a fee of £75 million. Mudryk joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023 for an initial £61 million. He scored 10 goals and provided 11 assists in 73 appearances for the Blues. His time at Stamford Bridge was interrupted by a four-year ban from the FA after an adverse finding for meldonium in October 2024. He was allowed to return on July 31st, 2026, after resolving anti-doping proceedings, and made his comeback in a pre-season friendly against Juventus in Hong Kong. Chelsea had rejected at least one offer for Mudryk before Tottenham entered negotiations.
Mudryk is reunited with Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi, who managed him at Shakhtar Donetsk. "I will demand a lot from Misha and it is our job to help him find the best version of himself," De Zerbi said. "If we do that, then he can become a very important player for us." Mudryk was not included in Chelsea's matchday squads for their Premier League wins against Fulham and Brighton, or their Carabao Cup victory over Luton prior to the move.
Why did Tosin Adarabioyo leave Chelsea?
Defender Tosin Adarabioyo has completed a permanent transfer to Tottenham Hotspur for a fee that could reach £12 million. The 28-year-old centre-back made 70 appearances for Chelsea after joining from Fulham in the summer of 2024. His departure follows Kevin Danso's loan move from Spurs to Sunderland, with Adarabioyo effectively replacing him in the squad. The move provides Tottenham with experienced defensive cover and concludes Adarabioyo's two-year stint in west London. His career statistics are available on our stats section.
How does this affect Chelsea's squad?
The double departure trims Chelsea's playing squad as the season gets underway. Mudryk's exit, in particular, follows his absence from the team's early competitive fixtures. Chelsea's strong start, with two wins from two games and a +2 goal difference, suggests the current group is functioning well. Manager Enzo Maresca will now work with a slightly streamlined group ahead of the trip to the Emirates Stadium. Fans can view the updated player list on our squad page.
Mudryk expressed his enthusiasm for the fresh start at Tottenham. "It's a great feeling and I can't wait to start training and playing for the club," he said. The loan deal includes a significant option to buy, placing the onus on the player to perform. For Chelsea, the transactions represent significant outgoing business on a busy deadline day. The club's next match is against Arsenal on September 6th.
