Chelsea centre back Tosin Adarabioyo has issued a bold declaration ahead of the UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis, stating the Blues are fully committed to lifting the trophy in Wroclaw. The 27 year old Nigerian-British defender emphasised the significance of this opportunity not only for silverware, but for history.

Speaking to Chelsea’s official website, Adarabioyo stressed that winning the Conference League would mark a monumental achievement "It’s very important for the club to be able to be the first club to win all the European competitions." Chelsea have already won the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and the now-defunct Cup Winners’ Cup.

Adarabioyo, who has played a vital role in Chelsea’s campaign, said the team has taken the tournament seriously from the outset. "We’re here to win it," he affirmed, citing the squad’s ambition and unity.

The Blues face La Liga side Real Betis in what promises to be a closely contested final. Chelsea’s journey to this point has been underpinned by strong defensive displays, with Adarabioyo's leadership and consistency proving invaluable. A win would cap off a rebuilding season with a defining European triumph.

Editorial

Sometimes the so called "third tier" European competitions deliver more than just silverware—they deliver identity. For Chelsea, this UEFA Conference League final is a rare chance not just to win, but to finish a unique puzzle in the club’s continental journey.

Tosin Adarabioyo’s words reflect that spirit. Often a team’s captain in tone if not in armband, he has quietly become one of the most important figures in a Chelsea side transitioning under new leadership. And in his conviction—"we’re here to win it" he captures something often lost in elite football: hunger.

Chelsea could become the first club to complete the grand slam of UEFA competitions. That’s legacy material. And in a season that hasn’t delivered a domestic title or top-four finish, it would inject belief into a squad still defining its post-Abramovich identity.

For Adarabioyo himself, a Conference League final is a platform to reinforce his status—not just at club level but on the international stage. As a player eligible for Nigeria and yet uncapped, performances like this could very well tilt selectors’ heads.

The task won’t be easy Real Betis are technical, organised, and experienced. But the Blues have history in sight, and history rarely waits long.

Did You Know?

1. Chelsea won their first UEFA Champions League title in 2012, defeating Bayern Munich in Munich.
   


2. Tosin Adarabioyo began his senior career at Manchester City and made his Premier League debut in 2016.
   


3. The UEFA Conference League was introduced in the 2021–22 season to increase continental opportunities for mid-tier European clubs.
   


4. Chelsea’s last European trophy was the UEFA Europa League in 2019, when they beat Arsenal 4–1 in the final.
   


5. Wroclaw, Poland, the host city of the final, was previously a venue during UEFA Euro 2012 and has a stadium capacity of over 40,000.