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Napoli targets Chelsea's Benoit Badiashile for summer transfer

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Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Napoli targets Chelsea's Benoit Badiashile for summer transfer
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Chelsea defender wanted by European giants
  • 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Napoli making a push for Chelsea’s Benoît Badiashile
  • 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Napoli eye Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile
What they're saying
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Napoli Step Up Benoît Badiashile Interest as Chelsea Weigh Summer Transfer OptionsNapoli are pushing to position themselves strongly in the market for Benoît Badiashile, with Foot Mercato, via Get F...

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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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Napoli have reportedly made Chelsea’s Benoît Badiashile (25) one of their targets for the summer transfer window, according to Foot Mercato.As he does not appear to feature in Xabi Alonso’s plans...

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