Napoli has started negotiations with Chelsea for the possible transfer of central manager Benoit Badiashile.

According to insider Nikolo Skiri, the Italian champions are proposing to formalize the transfer of the 25-year-old Frenchman on loan with the option of a further purchase. At the same time, Chelsea's success gives priority to the permanent sale of the footballer.

Once the negotiations have been successfully completed, Napoli is ready to promote the government’s agreement to the Secretary of State until 2031 under the “1+4” scheme..

Badiashil transfers to Chelsea from Monaco for 2023. Made 71 appearances for the London club in all tournaments, scoring two goals and providing one assist.

The French defender's contract with Chelsea is until the summer of 2030, and his market value, according to Transfermarkt, is 15 million euros.