Headline: Benoit Badiashile Joins Napoli Following Successful Medical Examination
Benoit Badiashile has completed his medical examination with Napoli and has subsequently joined the squad, marking significant progress in finalizing the Chelsea defender’s transfer.
According to Corriere dello Sport, the French international successfully passed the second stage of his medical examinations, which included cardiology tests, at Villa Stuart in Rome on Wednesday. This followed the successful completion of the first part of the assessment on Tuesday.
The transfer is structured as a paid loan valued at €3 million for the current season, with Napoli’s President Aurelio De Laurentiis holding the option to make the deal permanent in June 2027 for an additional €27 million. Following his medical, Badiashile traveled to Naples, where he met up with his new teammates in the afternoon after taking part in a morning training session at Castel Volturno.
Coach Massimiliano Allegri is set to evaluate Badiashile’s performance on the training ground before determining his role within the defensive lineup. A press conference is scheduled for Thursday ahead of Napoli’s season opener against Genoa.
In related news, Matteo Politano shared his thoughts on the club’s recent signings, highlighting the added depth provided by Badiashile and fellow newcomer Alessio Favasuli. Speaking to Radio Kiss Kiss, he expressed confidence in the team’s preparations, stating, “With the additions of Badiashile and Favasuli, we’re very competitive.” He also commended Allegri’s coaching style, emphasizing the positive impact of his direct management approach on the players.
Benoit Badiashile has completed his medical with Napoli and travelled to join the rest of the squad, moving the club a step closer to confirming the Chelsea defender’s arrival.
According to Corriere dello Sport, the Frenchman passed the second stage of his examinations, cardiology tests, at Villa Stuart in Rome on Wednesday, having already cleared the first part on Tuesday.
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The move is a paid loan worth €3m for the season, with Aurelio De Laurentiis holding the option to make it permanent in June 2027 for a further €27m. Badiashile then travelled on to Naples, where he linked up with his new team-mates in the afternoon following a morning training session at Castel Volturno.
Massimiliano Allegri is expected to assess him on the training pitch before deciding how he fits into the defence, with a press conference set for Thursday ahead of Napoli’s season opener away at Genoa.
COBHAM, ENGLAND – JANUARY 20: Benoit Badiashile of Chelsea looks on during a Chelsea FC Training Session at Chelsea Training Ground on January 20, 2026 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Jasper Wax/Getty Images)
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Politano: ‘With Badiashile and Favasuli we’re very competitive’
Speaking to Radio Kiss Kiss, Matteo Politano gave his own take on the club’s summer business, welcoming the depth Badiashile and fellow new arrival Alessio Favasuli add to the squad.
“The fans at our training camp were very close to the team. We’re preparing as best we can and we’re certain we’ll be ready. We’ve worked well this month, the team is strong, with the additions of Badiashile and Favasuli we’re very competitive.”
He also praised Allegri’s man-management, crediting the coach’s direct approach for getting the best out of the squad: “Allegri cares a lot about working well, about making the most of each player’s characteristics. The boss talks a lot with each of us, he’s always direct, he always brings out the best in us.”
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