# Chelsea FC pre-season tour and Tosin Adarabioyo transfer > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260809-chelsea-fc-pre-season-tour-in-malaysia > Updated: 2026-08-09T17:31:01.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Chelsea FC participated in a pre-season friendly against Johor Darul Ta'zim in Malaysia, resulting in a 3-3 draw. During the match, defender Tosin Adarabioyo played the full 90 minutes, recording four clearances and four recoveries despite being involved in two of the goals conceded. Meanwhile, midfielder Dario Essugo was named captain by head coach Xabi Alonso while leading a rotated squad. Following the pre-season tour in Asia and Australia, Adarabioyo has become the subject of transfer speculation. Portuguese club Benfica has been identified as a primary suitor, with manager Marco Silva reportedly keen on a reunion with the defender. Benfica is interested in a loan deal that includes an option to purchase, a move that could assist Chelsea in complying with financial regulations. While other clubs such as Como and Strasbourg have been linked to the 28-year-old, Adarabioyo’s future at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain as he is perceived to be lower in the squad hierarchy under Alonso. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-09: Dario Essugo named Chelsea captain in pre-season friendly Chelsea midfielder Dario Essugo expressed surprise and pride after being named captain by Xabi Alonso during a 3-3 pre-season draw against Johor Darul Ta'zim in Malaysia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dario-essugo-named-chelsea-captain-in-pre-season-friendly ### 2026-08-09: Benfica targets Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo Benfica is targeting Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo, with manager Marco Silva seeking a reunion with his former Fulham player via a potential loan or sale. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tosin-adarabioyo-plays-full-match-in-chelseas-3-3-draw-with-johor-darul-tazim --- Cite as: Chelsea FC pre-season tour and Tosin Adarabioyo transfer. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260809-chelsea-fc-pre-season-tour-in-malaysia