Chelsea Defender Badiashile Hints at Summer Exit Amid Inter Milan Interest

Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile has publicly expressed uncertainty about his future at Stamford Bridge, indicating he may leave the club this summer. Despite joining Chelsea from AS Monaco in January 2023 for around €35 million, Badiashile has struggled to secure a regular starting role due to injuries and competition but has been a key player in their UEFA Europa Conference League campaign. Inter Milan are reportedly interested in signing him, potentially as a replacement if they sell one of their defenders. Chelsea are actively seeking to strengthen their defense with targets including Ajax's Jorrel Hato, Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera, and Benfica's Tomas Araujo, as they prepare for the 2025/26 season. Badiashile remains focused on winning the Conference League final against Real Betis, which would be Chelsea's first European trophy under manager Enzo Maresca, who has been credited for tactical improvements. The club is also exploring options to bolster their attacking options following inconsistent performances from their current forwards.