Badiashile set for Napoli medical as loan nears

Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile is on the verge of a loan move to Napoli, with medical tests scheduled for tomorrow.

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What happened. Multiple sources report that Badiashile will undergo medical tests with Napoli tomorrow, with the defender expected to land in Italy later today.

• Medical tests at Villa Stuart in Rome before heading to Naples.
• Napoli need a defender due to injuries to Buongiorno, Beukema, and Marianucci.
• Badiashile made only 16 appearances for Chelsea in 2025-26.

Napoli are reinforcing their defense after pre-season injuries, with Badiashile expected to provide cover.

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