Benoit Badiashile

Having grown up in the picturesque city of Limoges and signed for his hometown club aged eight, Badiashile spent much of his early career at lower-league side ...

After helping France reach the semi-finals of the European Under-19 Championship, Badiashile embarked on his first full campaign of senior football as part of an improving Monaco side in 2019/20. He scored his only goal of 2021/22 in a 2-2 draw with Lens on the final day as they secured a second consecutive top-three finish. Having grown up in the picturesque city of Limoges and signed for his hometown club aged eight, Badiashile spent much of his early career at lower-league side SC Malesherbes.

The Blues have been looking for a left-sided centre-back since the summer and were unable to agree a deal with RB Leipzig for the Croatian World Cup star ...

I can’t wait to see the fans and start playing in the best league in the world.' The new Blues regime want to ensure the club’s best young players are tied down during their peak years — as is common in American sports. I’m so excited to start playing for this club. [confirmed the £35million signing](/sport/football/article-11602121/Chelsea-announce-35m-signing-21-year-old-French-defender-Benoit-Badiashile.html) of the 21-year-old [on Thursday](/sport/football/article-11602121/Chelsea-announce-35m-signing-21-year-old-French-defender-Benoit-Badiashile.html) after reaching [an agreement to sign him earlier this week](/sport/football/article-11589901/Chelsea-agreed-33m-deal-sign-Monaco-defender-Benoit-Badiashile.html). [ giving new signing Benoit Badiashile a seven-and-a-half year deal](/sport/football/article-11602121/Chelsea-announce-35m-signing-21-year-old-French-defender-Benoit-Badiashile.html) - pointing out how a long-term contract can cause problems down the line. [Chelsea have completed the £35m signing of defender Benoit Badisahile](/sport/football/article-11602121/Chelsea-announce-35m-signing-21-year-old-French-defender-Benoit-Badiashile.html)

Chelsea have signed defender Benoit Badiashile from Monaco on a seven-and-a-half-year deal.

We are sure he will form an important part of our team in the years ahead." He has featured in the Champions League and Europa League for the French club and has scored six goals and registered three assists. "I'm very happy to be here at Chelsea.

Chelsea have completed the signing of Monaco centre-back Benoit Badiashile after he emerged as a target late in 2022 - but who is he?

[who only emerged as a potential transfer target in late December](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-to-finalise-gbp34m-badiashile-transfer-monaco-agree-to-january-sale/bltf8f140285133b315). [Chelsea have bolstered their defensive ranks with the addition of young Monaco centre-back Benoit Badiashile](https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-confirm-34m-badiashile-transfer-potter-bolsters-defensive-line/bltd7b9f4112a7610ff). The Blues' new ownership invested heavily in the backline in the summer, although the arrivals of Kalidou Koulibaly, Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella were to compensate for the losses of Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and Marcos Alonso.

Chelsea confirm that they have signed Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile on a contract which runs until 2030.

He's an excellent young player who has quickly established a strong reputation for himself and has a huge amount of experience for his young age. I'm so excited to start playing for this club. [Kalidou Koulibaly](/people/kalidou-koulibaly/) and [Wesley Fofana](/people/wesley-fofana/) during the summer, Chelsea have continued with widespread January additions at both centre-back and in other areas of the pitch

France center-back Benoit Badiashile has joined Chelsea from Monaco for a transfer fee in the region of £35 million. Badiashile has signed a 90-month ...

We are sure he will form an important part of our team in the years ahead." "I can't wait to see the fans and start playing in the best league in the world." France center-back Benoit Badiashile has joined Chelsea from Monaco for a transfer fee in the region of £35 million.