By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Tosin Adarabioyo has debunked reports he turned down the chance to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Prompt News reports.
Adarabioyo is still eligible to represent Nigeria despite making 12 appearances for England at youth level.
The Chelsea defender has been on the radar of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, since his time with Manchester City.
There were several reports he rejected requests from the NFF to represent the three-time African champions.
The 27-year-old has however moved to clarify his stance on his international future.
“I never turned down Nigeria and I have never had a conversation that I will be going to Nigeria,” he told reporters after Chelsea’s UEFA Europa Conference League final win over Real Betis.
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“At the point last season, where there was a bit of conversation, I said I wanted to focus on club football, I was at the last year at Fulham and now at Chelsea, in my first year, where I needed to concentrate.
“Now is the time I need to make a decision (on international future).”
