Despite his lack of game time, Chelsea’s Benoit Badiashile is still at Stamford Bridge. After joining Chelsea in January 2023 when they paid Monaco £31.7m to secure his services, the French defender joined Chelsea. Once the Blues considered Benoit Badiashile a future star at defence, things did not go exactly to plan.
For his part at Chelsea, Badiashile has been on 40 appearances in total so far. With 35 of him starting and 5 of the bench. The truth is that for a player of his price tag, it’s only been 25 Premier League games. Under Manager Enzo Maresca, Benoit Badiashile has found it tough to play. He only featured once in the Premier League in the 2024-25 season. He was a substitute in the 2-1 defeat to Liverpool in October.
Other competitions have allowed him some playing time. It was only recently that he made full-match appearances in the Conference League against Panathinaikos. And also in the EFL Cup against Newcastle United. Where Chelsea also lost 2-0 to Newcastle.
According to trusted transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea still believes in Badiashile’s talent. There are no plans to sell him in the next transfer windows, the club have declared. But they think he could be an important part of the team’s future. Chelsea would demand at least £25 million for the clearance of the player at least. Given they don’t make money on players they acquire.
future of Benoit Badiashile at Chelsea
At Chelsea, playing time is tough. Fofana, Colwill and Tosin Adarabioyo are head of the queue ahead of Badiashile, who is currently the fourth choice. They also have backup options like Axel Disasi and Renato Veiga. A loan move may come, but Badiashile is still given game time in cup competitions.
For that reason, Badiashile could certainly pay dividends for Chelsea when they look ahead. Young defenders take time to adjust to Premier League football. Badiashile is only 22, and with plenty of time to develop. An outstanding defender his technical skills and outstanding physical attributes brought him to Chelsea.
Young talent will mean the club’s patience worked before. In time, players like Mason Mount and Reece James didn’t have to be sat on a bench. If Chelsea’s long-term planning is to be believed, they see Badiashile following a similar path. They are willing to give the players time to grow. As the club has started to take a newer focus on the young talent.
Badiashile is working hard to impress Maresca, according to recent training reports. His teammates say his positive attitude is such during limited duty. The way he’s approaching this could help him regain the limelight in the team.
Chelsea are patient
however, More chances are likely to come His way as he continues to play regularly for Chelsea. Following his busy schedule with games in multiple competitions.
But Chelsea remains firm in the belief that. Badiashile’s time at the club is not done. And offers over the player may be made in the January transfer window. He is a part of their plans out there. They have his long contract, to give them control over his future. And they are willing to help him realise his potential.
Just today Badiashile has been training with Chelsea’s first team. Expecting him to be in upcoming cup games which will give him more time to prove himself. While his Premier League appearances have been relatively few, Chelsea are backing his development.
Chelsea had very Busy transfer windows since the new takeover. They had bought players in every transfer window opening. They have very good backup options.
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