In response to a number of experiences, Chelsea have taken a powerful stance relating to the way forward for Benoit Badiashile, following experiences that they wouldn’t be against letting him go within the upcoming January switch window. The Blues have made it completely clear that the defender just isn’t on the market, being part of their long-term venture, and there may be slightly below six years left on his contract at Stamford Bridge.
Badiashile arrived to Chelsea from AS Monaco final yr, and having had an honest first season within the Premier League, he has solely performed 37 minutes and is but to begin within the English prime flight this time period, being firmly behind Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana within the pecking order below supervisor Enzo Maresca. He has, nonetheless, been an ever-present within the Carabao Cup and the Europa Convention League, taking part in each minute of each recreation to date.
But it surely appears Maresca values Badiashile not just for the depth he provides to the squad, but additionally for the competitors he offers for Colwill and Fofana.
🚨🔵 Chelsea don’t contemplate Benoit Badiashile a participant on the market, as he’s extremely considered at Stamford Bridge.
He’s thought of a part of the long-term venture at Chelsea and everybody on the membership strongly believes he has a shiny future on the membership. pic.twitter.com/2cXNEQvGnu
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 4, 2024