Badiashile’s medical hold stalls Napoli’s defensive boost

Napoli’s planned signing of French defender Benoit Badiashile has been put on hold, as the player remains at Roma and the club awaits further medical clearance before finalising the deal, meaning the transfer window will see at least one high‑profile move delayed.

Medical clearance delays Badiashile move

After extensive medical examinations carried out yesterday, the French defender will undergo additional checks this morning before Napoli can complete the signing process. The club insists on finalising all necessary investigations, a routine step for new acquisitions.

Le ultimissime reported by Stampa A− A+ confirm that Napoli faces no alarm despite Badiashile remaining at Roma. The club’s cautious approach reflects its standard diligence during player medicals.

Ahead of the away fixture at Genoa, manager Francesco Allegri will rely on the central‑defence pairing of Rrahmani and Rafa Marin. Obaretin and Garofalo are listed as alternatives but are expected to secure new clubs in the coming days.

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The parallel deal with Chelsea is set as a loan costing €3 million, with a purchase option fixed at €27 million, while Badiashile’s contract stipulates an annual salary of roughly €2.5 million.

Napoli therefore awaits the completion of the final medical checks before officially welcoming Badiashile, a centre‑back identified to broaden defensive options and give Allegri a deeper squad.

Il club will also assess Obaretin’s future after the Genoa clash; the defender has received a loan proposal with an option to buy from Sturm Graz, but any move will be decided only after the Badiashile transaction is fully resolved.