Chelsea agree loan deal for Badiashile to Napoli

Chelsea have agreed to send defender Benoit Badiashile to Napoli on loan for the 2026-27 season, with the Italian club holding an option to make the move permanent. The deal, reported on August 13, 2026, marks the latest in a series of squad adjustments for the Blues under new manager Xabi Alonso.

According to reports, Napoli will pay a loan fee of approximately 3 million euros, with an additional 1 million in potential bonuses. The Serie A club will also cover Badiashile's salary. The agreement includes an option for Napoli to purchase the 25-year-old permanently at the end of the season for a fee reported to be around 27 million euros. Badiashile, who has a contract with Chelsea until 2030, is expected to agree to personal terms with Napoli.

The move comes after Badiashile struggled to secure regular playing time at Stamford Bridge. Since joining from Monaco in January 2023 for a reported fee of around 38 million euros, the French international has made only 71 appearances. His opportunities became particularly limited last season, with just 16 appearances across all competitions. The arrival of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace this summer further reduced his prospects in...