Fabrizio Romano has given the Benoit Badiashile Chelsea move the “Here we go” treatment, reporting that a full agreement will come to around £34 million from AS Monaco. The Frenchman is another expensive addition to the squad as Todd Boehly looks to add to Graham Potter’s pool of players for the rest of the season.
Benoit Badiashile Chelsea Move Receives Fabrizio Romano ‘Here We Go’
Who is Benoit Badiashile?
France is quickly becoming one of the world’s best places to develop talent, with stars such as Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni coming from the nation in the past few years. Benoit Badiashile is the next player to come through the process. The Frenchman is a left-footed centre-back who has a focus on progressive passing, with almost four progressive passes per ninety over the past year.
His incredible defensive acumen is backed by attacking skill. The centre-back is in the top quartile for goals, xG, XAssists and shot creating actions, whilst dominating opponents in the air. Not only does he act as a threat in open play, but adds a lot from set pieces.
Why is a Benoit Badiashile Chelsea Move Happening?
A Benoit Badiashile Chelsea connection was one that the club may have been considering since the summer. After a move for Jules Kounde fell through and saw the Sevilla player move to Barcelona, the Blues still needed a centre-back on the left-hand side. This move plugs that gap.
Marc Cucurella will no longer be a necessity at left centre-back, providing the club with even more solidity in defence. Badiashile’s assuredness in progressing the ball adds another layer of ability to the side, making Graham Potter’s team more flexible in possession.
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Chelsea’s Remaining Transfer Business
In spite of spending a lot of money recently, Chelsea need to make a few signings this window. The West Londoners are pushing for Enzo Fernandez, and the lack of a clear number nine could be another target for the side before the end of the window.
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