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Chelsea and Napoli’s phone call about Benoit Badiashile – what happened and why it matters

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Chelsea contacted Napoli to congratulate them on managing Benoit Badiashile's injuries after his loan transfer. Badiashile had struggled with injuries during his time at Chelsea, but was performing well for Napoli, having made four Serie A appearances. The phone call was seen as a way for Chelsea to maintain good relations with Napoli.

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Chelsea contacted Napoli to congratulate them on managing Benoit Badiashile's injuries after his loan transfer. Badiashile had struggled with injuries during his time at Chelsea, but was performing well for Napoli, having made four Serie A appearances. The phone call was seen as a way for Chelsea to maintain good relations with Napoli. Chelsea reportedly called Napoli 'last week' according to journalist Sandro Sabatini.

Badiashile's loan deal with Napoli included a £23m buy option, which Chelsea would prefer to see triggered as they do not foresee a future for him at Stamford Bridge. The club had initially sought £25m for Badiashile but was unable to secure a sale. Chelsea are now linked with other central defenders, such as Jacobo Ramon, further indicating Badiashile's diminished prospects.

Maintaining a good relationship with Napoli is considered crucial by Chelsea in potentially selling Badiashile permanently. By praising Napoli's handling of Badiashile, Chelsea aimed to 'sweet-talk' them into exercising the buy option. Badiashile's progress is being monitored by Chelsea, indicating their interest in a successful transfer.

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Chelsea made changes in central defence during the summer, which saw Benoit Badiashile join Napoli on a season-long loan deal. While Maxence Lacroix was brought in from Crystal Palace, Badiashile left Stamford Bridge and may have played his last game for the Blues. Badiashile had a difficult time at Chelsea, partly because of injuries. He had to be taken off in Napoli’s 3-3 draw with AS Roma because of an injury, but before that, things were going quite well for the 25-year-old. In fact, Badiashile’s loan was going so well that Chelsea decided to call Napoli and congratulate them on a job well done in managing the Frenchman following all his injury problems.

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