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Benoit Badiashile nearing Serie A loan move from Chelsea

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:35 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Benoit Badiashile nearing Serie A loan move from Chelsea

Summary

Negotiations are underway for Benoit Badiashile to leave Chelsea for a loan to Serie A, with Napoli being the frontrunner. The defender has not participated in Chelsea's preseason tour, indicating the club's desire to part ways with him soon. While another Premier League club is also interested, Badiashile prefers the move to Napoli as discussions progress. With players and staff returning to Cobham, finalizing this deal quickly is becoming increasingly important for Chelsea.

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Key Details

•Badiashile is likely to be loaned to a Serie A club.
•Napoli is the most interested team in acquiring him.
•Chelsea needs to finalize the deal soon.
•Badiashile was absent from the preseason tour.

Latest Updates

11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Romano says “negotiations are underway” for defender to leave Chelsea for Serie A loan

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Benoit Badiashile is being pushed towards the door at Chelsea, and there are a few teams interested in taking him on by the sounds of things.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of ...
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