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Benoit Badiashile arrives in Italy to finalize Napoli transfer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:15 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Benoit Badiashile arrives in Italy to finalize Napoli transfer

Summary

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.

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•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.

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9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Video: Badiashile arrives to complete potential €30m transfer to Napoli

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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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