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Badiashile deal with Napoli pending approval before Chelsea exit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:35 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Badiashile deal with Napoli pending approval before Chelsea exit

Summary

Benoit Badiashile's potential loan to Napoli is at a standstill as President Aurelio De Laurentiis reviews a €1 million bonus request. Sources indicate that Napoli hopes to finalize the deal ahead of their Serie A opener next weekend. However, Badiashile has yet to agree on personal terms. The defender, who transferred to Chelsea for €38 million in January 2023, featured in only 16 matches last season. As of now, he has not received clearance to undergo medical tests in Italy.

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By the Numbers

•Badiashile's loan deal involves €3 million plus a €1 million bonus.
•Napoli seeks to finalize the arrangement before the Serie A opener.
•De Laurentiis is reviewing the terms of the bonus payment.
•Badiashile still needs to agree on personal terms.
•The player has not yet been cleared for medical tests in Italy.

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4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Badiashile and Napoli making final decisions before Chelsea exit

What they're saying

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Napoli hope to have Benoit Badiashile for their Serie A opener next weekend, but Aurelio De Laurentiis needs to approve an extra Chelsea bonus, and the player is reportedly hesitating too.Multiple sou...
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