Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Napoli push for Badiashile loan as Chelsea open door
Chelsea's crowded defence could see Badiashile head to Serie A on loan.
B. Badiashile
player
Player
Benoit Badiashile
Position
Defender
Current club
Chelsea
Linked club
Napoli
What happened. Napoli are advancing in their pursuit of Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile, with talks now centering on a possible loan deal.
- Badiashile made only 16 appearances last season.
- Chelsea's defensive options are increasingly crowded.
- A temporary departure is being considered.
A loan move would give Badiashile more playing time and ease Chelsea's squad congestion.
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