Napoli targets Chelsea's Benoit Badiashile for summer transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Napoli has turned its attention to Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile due to Alessandro Buongiorno’s injury. Reports indicate that Napoli hopes to secure a three-year contract with Badiashile, who is reportedly open to a move to Italy for regular first-team opportunities. Chelsea is amenable to offers as they reshape their squad under Xabi Alonso. Badiashile might also be considered as part of negotiations for other players, but interest from Napoli has grown clearer, and discussions are still in early stages with no agreement yet.
- •Napoli identifies Benoit Badiashile as a defensive target.
- •Alessandro Buongiorno’s injury prompted reassessment of transfer plans.
- •Napoli prepares a three-year contract for Badiashile.
- •Chelsea is open to offers for Badiashile as they rebuild their squad.
- •No agreement has been reached between Napoli and Chelsea yet.
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Napoli eye Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile
"Napoli have identified Chelsea centre-back Benoit Badiashile as a defensive target after Alessandro Buongiorno’s injury forced the Serie A club to reassess their plans for the summer transfer window...
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