Inter Milan will reportedly look to sign 23-year-old French defender Benoit Badiashile from Chelsea in the 2025 summer transfer window.
According to a report by Italian outlet Inter Live, Benoit Badiashile is the subject of interest from Inter Milan. The Serie A champions are keen on signing a centre-back in the 2025 summer transfer window. The Chelsea defender has thus emerged as a target for the Nerazzurri, with the West London club likely to demand around €20-25 million to part ways with him next year.
Benoit Badiashile and his Chelsea woes
Benoit Badiashile has failed to stamp his authority since joining Chelsea from AS Monaco in a deal worth €38 million in January 2023. The Frenchman arrived at Stamford Bridge amid much hype and fanfare surrounding him after making his mark in Ligue 1 with the principality club.
However, the 23-year-old has barely featured for Chelsea in the last 21 months, managing only 36 appearances thus far for the West London club while chipping in with two goals and one assist. The struggles have continued into the 2024/25 season, with Badiashile yet to feature in the Premier League while securing game time in the EFL Cup and the UEFA Europa Conference League Qualifiers.
Despite struggling for game time at Chelsea, Benoit Badiashile’s stock in the market remains high. The latest update has linked the French defender with Inter Milan, with Chelsea reportedly ready to cash in on him next year. In addition, the former AS Monaco defender will not cost a bomb, with the West London outfit demanding around €20-25 million to part ways with him.
Serie A move on the horizon?
Inter Milan’s interest in Benoit Badiashile is understandable. The Serie A champions are in a spot of bother over the long-term futures of Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij. Both experienced centre-backs are on the wrong side of 30, with the former in the twilight of his career. In addition, they have entered the final 12 months of their contracts.
So, Inter Milan should plan for life after Acerbi and de Vrij, even if the duo signs new contracts before next summer. Several candidates, including Takehiro Tomiyasu, have thus emerged on Inter Milan’s radar, with Badiashile also a viable target for the Nerazzurri.
As iterated, Chelsea will likely demand around €20-25 million to part ways with Badiashile, thus making a loss from his sale. So, Inter Milan can land the 23-year-old French international for a bargain price next year.
