Napoli Secures Loan Deal for Chelsea’s Benoit Badiashile
Multiple sources indicate that Napoli has finalized an agreement with Chelsea for Benoit Badiashile, with the player set to join on loan for a fee of up to €4 million. The terms include an option to purchase Badiashile at the end of the season for an additional €27 million.
Reports from Footmercato and Fabrizio Romano confirm that the loan arrangement consists of a base fee of €3 million, complemented by potential performance-related bonuses that could total an extra €1 million. This arrangement sets the maximum possible fee at €31 million if the permanent transfer is activated.
Negotiations had taken some time, as it was previously established that the €3 million loan fee was agreeable. Discussions continued regarding the buy option amount and whether it would come with mandatory conditions based on the player’s performance.
The €27 million option marks a significant increase from Napoli’s initial offer of €18-20 million. This revised figure likely reflects the removal of any obligations, which could have influenced negotiations. It’s possible that the total includes a variety of add-ons and bonus incentives.
Badiashile, who is 25 years old, began his football career in the AS Monaco academy and was sold to Chelsea for €38 million in January 2023. Despite having two senior caps for France, he has faced challenges securing consistent playing time at Chelsea.
Multiple sources claim Napoli have agreed a deal with Chelsea for Benoit Badiashile, on loan for up to €4m with an option to buy for a further €27m.
The same figures are confirmed by Footmercato and Fabrizio Romano, namely that the loan is for €3m plus up to a further €1m in performance-related bonuses.
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 31: Benoit Badiashile of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on January 31, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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There is then an option to make it permanent at the end of the season for another €27m, taking the total fee to a potential €31m.
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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)
The negotiations had been dragging on for a while and it had been reported that the €3m loan fee was agreed, but that they were still discussing the size of the purchase option.
There was also the matter of whether or not to include an obligation if certain conditions were met.
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This €27m is significantly higher than the €18-20m offer that Napoli had originally made, but it might’ve been higher because the obligation was removed.
It is also entirely possible this €27m figure includes various add-ons and bonuses.
Badiashile is 25 years old and came up through the AS Monaco academy, until his sale to Chelsea for €38m in January 2023.
He has two senior caps for France, but struggled for regular playing time at Stamford Bridge.
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