Real Sociedad pursue Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:25 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Real Sociedad have expressed interest in signing Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile. The center-back is available for transfer this summer after Chelsea's acquisition of Maxence Lacroix. Sociedad aim to strengthen their defense following Duje Caleta-Car's return to Lyon, seeking a left-footed player. They initially approached Chelsea for a loan deal, similar to Napoli's inquiry, but Chelsea prefers a permanent sale for Badiashile, valued between €30m to €35m.
- •Real Sociedad are interested in Benoit Badiashile.
- •Badiashile is free to leave Chelsea after recent transfers.
- •Chelsea prefers a permanent sale, valuing him at €30m to €35m.
- •Sociedad seeks a left-footed defender for their system.
- •Duje Caleta-Car has returned to Lyon after his loan.
- 10:25 AMYahoo Sports — Real Sociedad join chase to sign Chelsea’s Badiashile
"Real Sociedad are the latest side to have expressed interest in signing Benoit Badiashile from Chelsea.The centre-back is free to leave Chelsea this summer and has been subject of an approach from Nap...
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