Chelsea defender Benoît Badiashile is back in the spotlight, with Olympique de Marseille reportedly eyeing the 23-year-old ahead of the January transfer window.
After a challenging start to life at Stamford Bridge following his €38 million move from AS Monaco in January 2023, the Frenchman has started to show signs of promise under new manager Enzo Maresca.
Despite making just two Premier League starts this season, Badiashile has racked up 10 appearances across all competitions. Speaking recently, he expressed a strong desire to remain with Chelsea, signaling his commitment to breaking into the starting XI.
However, the lure of regular game time may be tempting. Monaco Matin reports that Marseille who pursued Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana last summer are keen on adding the center-back to their ranks. Juventus and several Bundesliga and Serie A sides are also monitoring the situation closely.
While Chelsea is unlikely to sanction a mid-season move, growing interest across Europe could make Badiashile’s long-term future at the club an intriguing subplot this winter.
