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Benoit Badiashile joins Napoli on loan from Chelsea

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:25 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Benoit Badiashile joins Napoli on loan from Chelsea

Summary

Benoit Badiashile has officially transferred to Napoli from Chelsea, expressing his excitement in a message to supporters. The France centre-back stated it is a "great honour" to join a club with rich history. Napoli completed the deal on August 23, 2026, securing Badiashile on a season-long loan for €3 million, with a €20 million buy option. Earlier reports suggest the total value could rise to €27 million with add-ons. This marks Napoli's second major signing this transfer window, following Costantino Favasuli from Catanzaro.

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By the Numbers

•Badiashile expresses excitement for joining Napoli.
•Loan deal includes a €3 million fee and €20 million buy option.
•Total deal value could reach €27 million with add-ons.
•This is Napoli's second signing of the transfer window.
•Badiashile joined Chelsea from Monaco in January 2023.

Latest Updates

5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Badiashile: ‘A great honour’ as defender joins Napoli from Chelsea

What they're saying

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Benoit Badiashile has spoken for the first time since completing his move to Napoli, hailing the switch from Chelsea in a message to supporters on Instagram.Writing in Italian, the France centre-back ...
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