Video: Badiashile arrives to complete potential €30m transfer to Napoli | OneFootball

Chelsea centre-back Benoit Badiashile has arrived in Italy ahead of his move to Serie A club Napoli, which could be worth a total of €30m if the transfer is made permanent.

Badiashile is joining the Partenopei on an initial season-long loan deal at a cost of €3m with an option to buy for a further €27m according to reports in Italy. He is set to become the second defender to sign for Napoli this summer following Italy youngster Costantino Favasuli, whose arrival was officially announced on Wednesday morning.

COBHAM, ENGLAND – JANUARY 20: Benoit Badaishile 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)

Both signings bolster Massimiliano Allegri’s defence, with centre-backs Alessandro Buongiorno, Sam Beukema and Luca Marianucci all currently out injured.

The 25-year-old is expected to have his medical with the Azzurri on Wednesday.

Watch: Badiashile arrives to complete Napoli transfer