Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
Badiashile Napoli Move Stalls Over Bonus and Doubts
Napoli's pursuit of Benoit Badiashile hits snags as De Laurentiis and the player hesitate.
B. Badiashile
player
Player
Benoit Badiashile
Position
Defender
Current club
Chelsea
Linked club
Napoli
Reported fee
Loan €3m + €1m bonus, option €27m
What happened. Napoli's move for Badiashile is uncertain as president De Laurentiis must approve a €1m bonus and the player is reportedly hesitant.
- Deal reportedly agreed but not finalized.
- De Laurentiis needs to approve extra bonus.
- Badiashile not convinced about personal terms.
Napoli hope to have Badiashile for their Serie A opener, but final decisions remain.
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