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Napoli pursuit of Chelsea defender Badiashile

Entities: Alessandro Buongiorno · Benoit Badiashile · Chelsea FC · SSC Napoli · Giovanni Manna

Overview

In late July 2026 SSC Napoli intensified its search for a centre‑back after injuries sidelined Alessandro Buongiorno. The club initially tabled an offer of roughly €15‑18 million for Chelsea’s Benoît Badiashile and explored a loan deal carrying a €3 million fee with an option to buy for €2.5 million annually. Two days later Napoli confirmed a formal bid of about €17.5 million and kept the loan‑with‑option route on the table, while Chelsea’s asking price was reported at €30 million. The Italian side also listed alternatives, first naming Lecce’s Tiago Gabriel and later West Ham United defender Jean‑Claire Todibo. Chelsea’s manager indicated Badiashile was not in the club’s future plans, leaving the transfer prospect open for Napoli.

Timeline

  1. about 9 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Napoli targets Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile with €30m offer

    Napoli aim to sign Chelsea centre‑back Benoit Badiashile, offering €17.5m against Chelsea’s €30m ask, after defender Alessandro Buongiorno’s injury left a gap in Napoli’s back line.

  2. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Napoli push for Chelsea defender Benoît Badiashile to shore up injured defence

    Napoli, facing defensive injuries, are courting Chelsea’s Benoît Badiashile, offering €15‑18 million and eyeing a loan‑with‑option deal, while also considering Tiago Gabriel as a backup.

Sources

areanapoli.it · ca.sports.yahoo.com · calcionapoli1926.it · calcionapoli24.it · cronachedellacampania.it · football-italia.net · gonfialarete.com · hindi.sportskeeda.com · pianetalecce.it · tuttonapoli.net · zerottounonews.it