Napoli considers loan for Badiashile as Chelsea open discussions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Benoit Badiashile is back on Napoli's radar as Chelsea signals openness to a loan deal. The 25-year-old defender has struggled at Stamford Bridge, making only 16 appearances last season. Napoli previously inquired about him but insisted on a loan arrangement, which Chelsea is now willing to discuss. This comes as Napoli seeks defensive reinforcements after Alessandro Buongiorno's knee surgery leaves them short-handed. A loan to Napoli could provide Badiashile with much-needed playing time for the upcoming Champions League campaign.
- •Chelsea may allow Benoit Badiashile to leave on loan.
- •Badiashile struggled for minutes last season with Chelsea.
- •Napoli needs defensive cover following Buongiorno's surgery.
- •Badiashile's contract runs until June 2030.
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Report Badiashile back on Napoli radar if Chelsea accept loan
"Napoli might be back in the running for Benoit Badiashile, as Chelsea are increasingly open to letting the defender leave on loan.The 25-year-old was a big investment when the Blues paid €38m to buy...
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