Click to use the eyefootball Desktop site.
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of defender Benoit Badiashile from Monaco for a reported fee of around £37 million.
The Blues strengthened their squad with multiple centre-backs last summer and have now decided to bolster the department further.
Badiashile is one of the best young defenders in French football and he has now joined the Blues in a long-term contract until June 2030.
He told the club's official website: "I'm very happy to be here at Chelsea. I'm so excited to start playing for this club. I can't wait to see the fans and start playing in the best league in the world."
The Frenchman was formerly on the radar of Manchester United two years ago, but he did not want to leave Monaco at that point.
He has now accepted a fresh challenge with the Blues and will be hoping to make his club debut soon under manager Graham Potter.
Potter is unlikely to rush him to first-team action and Badiashile may have to wait patiently to make his bow for the London side.
He becomes the club's second major signing of the January transfer window following the arrival of David Fofana from Molde.
Written by Sri Aswin
Copyright 2007 - 2019 Eyefootball Ltd. All rights reserved. The news and views discussed here are those of the participating users, and do not necessarily represent or have the endorsement of the editors of Eye Football.
Terms of Use - Privacy Policy - Contact Us - Use Desktop Site