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Benoit Badiashile is likely to leave Chelsea but a move is yet to go through. Key work is ongoing to make sure things move quickly. Last week, Sport Witness covered the rising doubts about whether the Frenchman would be a good signing for Napoli or not. There was confidence he should join the Partenopei and play in the Champions League. The centre-back played less than 600 minutes in the Premier League last season. Moving to Italy was seen as a way to get his career back on track, after having shown significant promise at AS Monaco. Now, Badiashile’s entourage has expressed a clear demand to Chelsea. Juventus approach rejected Journalist Ciro Venerato told Rai about the Frenchman’s situation, making it clear he is desperate to play in the Champions League. This has seen those around him clarify his stance over the transfer to Napoli. Venerato said – via TuttoJuve: “The player’s entourage has made it clear to the Blues: ‘We only want Napoli. They’re a great club and they’re playing in the Champions League.'” This has given further strength to negotiations, with the Blues yet to finalise the exit. They’re discussing the finances of the move. “These strong statements have given further strength to a negotiation that hasn’t been under discussion for at least a week. Chelsea would like some more guarantees regarding the possible buyout (perhaps tying it to Champions League qualification or a certain number of appearances), which for now remains a simple right.” The journalist also made it clear the player has rejected a move to Juventus already. “Side note: a few days ago Juventus asked for information (they still haven’t managed to close on Lucumì) but found the door closed.” Our take: Sensible stance from player Badiashile probably knows that despite not playing regularly at Chelsea, his stock remains high. That is exactly why Napoli and even Juventus want him and it won’t be a surprise if other clubs also like his profile. This makes his stance about playing in the Champions League quite sensible. Besides, he could indeed play regularly at Napoli in the first half of the season. Alessandro Buongiorno is out for the next few months. The 25-year-old would be the Italian’s replacement.