Benoit Badiashile arrives in Italy to finalize Napoli transfer
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Benoit Badiashile, Chelsea's centre-back, has arrived in Italy to complete his transfer to Napoli. The move involves an initial loan fee of €3 million, with an option to buy for an additional €27 million, contingent on the transfer being made permanent. Badiashile's transfer comes as Napoli seeks to strengthen their defense, especially with several defenders currently injured. He is set to undergo a medical examination with the club, and his addition follows the recent signing of Costantino Favasuli. The completion of the transfer is anticipated shortly.
- •Badiashile joins Napoli on a loan deal with an option to buy.
- •Transfer is valued at a potential total of €30 million.
- •He arrives in Italy ahead of a medical appointment.
- •Napoli is bolstering its defense after injuries to several players.
- •Costantino Favasuli was also signed earlier this summer.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — (Video): Chelsea man appears after medical ahead of potential €30m move to Serie A
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Video: Badiashile arrives to complete potential €30m transfer to Napoli
"Benoit Badiashile has just taken his medical at Napoli, with a loan move now ready to be confirmed by the clubs.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred sou...
"Chelsea centre-back Benoit Badiashile has arrived in Italy ahead of his move to Serie A club Napoli, which could be worth a total of €30m if the transfer is made permanent.Badiashile is joining the ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 11:55 AM(Video): Chelsea man appears after medical ahead of potential €30m move to Serie A
Benoit Badiashile has just taken his medical at Napoli, with a loan move now ready to be confirmed by the clubs.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred sou...
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:15 AMVideo: Badiashile arrives to complete potential €30m transfer to Napoli
Chelsea centre-back Benoit Badiashile has arrived in Italy ahead of his move to Serie A club Napoli, which could be worth a total of €30m if the transfer is made permanent.Badiashile is joining the ...
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