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Done deal: Chelsea to Napoli on loan with a 27m euro buy option, COMPLETED: Napoli announced on 22 August 2026 ("Badiashile joins Napoli!" on sscnapoli.it), a 3m euro loan fee plus 1m per Ja…, confirmed 2026-08-22. Every club linked to this transfer, and who reported each stage first.
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#EXCL - ITALIAN JOB Chelsea flop Benoit Badiashile lined up for Napoli transfer as Blues close in on Lacroix signing. @TheSunFootball @TheSun Badiashile has been deemed surplus to requirements by Xabi Alonso, so will look to move on.
First reported 2026-07-25 18:17 BST
🚨 #Chelsea Napoli & Newcastle asked about Chelsea CB Benoît Badiashile. 📌 Situation → Not in Xabi Alonso’s plans, ready to leave this summer.
First reported 2026-07-19 12:40 BST
2026-07-25 18:17 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS#EXCL - ITALIAN JOB Chelsea flop Benoit Badiashile lined up for Napoli transfer as Blues close in on Lacroix signing. @TheSunFootball @TheSun Badiashile has been deemed surplus to requirements by Xabi Alonso, so will look to move on. https://t.co/sXuWg2CuJC https://t.co/YElzNhyju6
2026-08-01 11:29 BST
STANDS🚨#Chelsea Napoli have added Benoît Badiashile to their shortlist after Buongiorno’s injury. 📌 Federico Gatti is also considered, but Badiashile looks the more realistic option. 👀 Player keen on Napoli’s Champions League opportunity. ⏳ Both Badiashile and Chalobah are expected to leave Chelsea this summer.
2026-08-03 15:15 BST
STANDS🚨#Napoli Real Sociedad have also shown interest in Benoît Badiashile. 📌 But Chelsea & Napoli are close to an agreement on a loan with purchase option. 👀 The French defender sees Napoli as the right place to restart his career and is ready for the move. ⏳ Talks will continue this week; new contacts expected, with optimism around completion.
2026-08-15 13:30 BST
PLAY ON🚨#Napoli Talks between Napoli and Badiashile have stalled. 📌 A preliminary deal with Chelsea included €17M buy option + €1.5M bonus. ❌ But the bonus failed to convince President De Laurentiis, who hasn’t approved yet. https://t.co/ndOaSgJBzq https://t.co/ixjXQsPtQr
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#Napoli have opened talks with #Chelsea for Benoit #Badiashile on loan with the option to buy, but #CFC would like to sell him on permanent deal or obligation. For the centre-back ready a contract until 2031 (1+4). #transfers
First reported 2026-07-28 07:01 BST
2026-07-28 07:01 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS#Napoli have opened talks with #Chelsea for Benoit #Badiashile on loan with the option to buy, but #CFC would like to sell him on permanent deal or obligation. For the centre-back ready a contract until 2031 (1+4). #transfers https://t.co/P4JFDw9mqW
2026-08-16 18:09 BST
STANDS#Napoli are planning Benoit #Badiashile’s medicals between Tuesday and Wednesday in Villa Stuart at Rome. Then the centre-back will sign the contract until 2031 (1+4) with a salary of €2,8M/year. #transfers https://t.co/HX0tnSV4Zp
2026-08-18 19:50 BST
STANDSBenoit #Badiashile just landed in Italy. Expected medicals tomorrow morning at 10am in Villa Stuart at Rome. Then he will sign for #Napoli. #transfers
2026-08-19 08:15 BST
STANDSMedicals ongoing for Benoit #Badiashile with #Napoli. Then he will sign the contract until 2031 (1+4) with a salary of €2,8M/year. #transfers https://t.co/BCvy93CtAW
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Il @sscnapoli ora stringe per Favasuli e continua a lavorare per Badiashile: proposta da 3 milioni al @ChelseaFC per il prestito e un diritto di riscatto. @SkySport
Translated: Napoli close in on Favasuli and continue work on Badiashile, offering Chelsea €3m for loan plus buy option
First reported 2026-08-11 09:46 BST
2026-08-11 09:46 BST · first post at this stage
STANDSIl @sscnapoli ora stringe per Favasuli e continua a lavorare per Badiashile: proposta da 3 milioni al @ChelseaFC per il prestito e un diritto di riscatto. @SkySport
Translated: Napoli close in on Favasuli and continue work on Badiashile, offering Chelsea €3m for loan plus buy option
2026-08-19 08:06 BST
STANDS.@sscnapoli, l’arrivo di Badiashile a Villa Stuart per le visite mediche https://t.co/OcsAjsnXUo
2026-08-19 12:28 BST
STANDS.@sscnapoli, Badiashile ha terminato le visite mediche: le prime foto con i tifosi azzurri https://t.co/lpEpZ8skA6
2026-08-20 13:16 BST
STANDSBadiashile in viaggio verso @sscnapoli: terminata anche la seconda parte di visite mediche👇🏻 https://t.co/qXygkcYVlx
Translated: Benoit Badiashile has finished the second part of his medical ahead of joining Napoli from Chelsea.
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🚨🔵 Napoli are expected to advance for Benoit Badiashile deal as negotiations are underway with Chelsea. Initial loan discussed with Badiashile giving priority to Napoli over one more club from PL also pushing.
First reported 2026-08-11 10:04 BST
2026-08-11 10:04 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨🔵 Napoli are expected to advance for Benoit Badiashile deal as negotiations are underway with Chelsea. Initial loan discussed with Badiashile giving priority to Napoli over one more club from PL also pushing. https://t.co/DoFFjj397I
2026-08-17 11:35 BST
STANDS🚨🔵⚪️ Costantino Favasuli and Benoit Badiashile will both undergo medical this week at Napoli. https://t.co/CKw1ROo5Ia
2026-08-17 18:01 BST
STANDS🚨🔵⚪️ Benoit Badiashile’s medical at Napoli, booked this week as all documents are completed also on player side. Nayef Aguerd was never an option; Napoli signed Badiashile since last week. https://t.co/NuctH6DNY7
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#Badiashile: l’intenzione del #Napoli di chiudere a fine luglio sta diventando realtà. Due giorni fa ultimo tentativo per #Gatti pur non essendo un mancino: la #Juventus aveva chiesto l’obbligo, atteso il via libera #Chelsea per un prestito con diritto 👇
Translated: Napoli intend to finalize Badiashile deal by end of July, Chelsea expected to approve loan with option to buy
First reported 2026-08-11 12:11 BST
2026-08-11 12:11 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS#Badiashile: l’intenzione del #Napoli di chiudere a fine luglio sta diventando realtà. Due giorni fa ultimo tentativo per #Gatti pur non essendo un mancino: la #Juventus aveva chiesto l’obbligo, atteso il via libera #Chelsea per un prestito con diritto 👇 https://t.co/6H7tH8QD5n
Translated: Napoli intend to finalize Badiashile deal by end of July, Chelsea expected to approve loan with option to buy
2026-08-18 20:08 BST
STANDS#Napoli, #Badiashile è arrivato a Roma. Domani le visite mediche https://t.co/RNR1kUbDQf
2026-08-19 08:44 BST
STANDS#Napoli, visite mediche in corso per #Badiashile https://t.co/jWSr8LoSE2
2026-08-19 12:41 BST
STANDS#Badiashile dopo le visite https://t.co/cCRmlmwRTv
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@armsor_80 Badiashile essendo transfer internazionale potrebbe richiedere un paio di giorni in più. Favasuli invece visite già prenotate
Translated: Benoit Badiashile's international transfer could take a couple more days to complete; Favasuli's medical already scheduled.
First reported 2026-08-17 10:12 BST
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