Napoli confirm Badiashile loan from Chelsea with €27m option
Napoli say Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile has joined on loan with an option to buy for €27m, with the loan package valued at €3m plus a further €1m.
Napoli have confirmed the loan signing of Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile, which includes an option to buy, according to Ben Jacobs. The confirmation came on Saturday.
The reporting sets out the financial terms, placing the option to buy at €27m and describing a loan package worth €4m, made up of €3m plus a further €1m. The structure points to a straightforward temporary move with a clear mechanism for a permanent transfer if Napoli are satisfied.
An option, rather than an obligation, means the player returns to Chelsea at the end of the loan unless Napoli choose to activate the clause. If they do, the pre-agreed figure removes future bargaining and would convert the arrangement into a permanent deal once the formalities are completed.
For Chelsea, the move takes a defender out of the immediate selection picture and offers a potential sale at a fixed price if the spell goes well. For Napoli, it brings defensive reinforcement with the flexibility to retain him on a long-term basis should he fit their plans.
The report does not set out further administrative details.