What happened. Napoli have officially signed Benoit Badiashile on loan with an option to buy from Chelsea, with the defender speaking for the first time after the move.

Badiashile called the move 'a great honour' in an Instagram message.
Napoli will pay €3m for the loan, with a €20m option to buy.
He is Napoli's second first-team arrival of the window.

“It is a great honour for me to become part of such a prestigious club, so rich in history.”
— Benoit Badiashile

Badiashile joins Napoli as their second signing of the window, aiming to bolster their defense.

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