Chelsea’s Benoit Badiashile already lined up for shock transfer exit less than 12 months after £35m move from Monaco

BENOIT BADIASHILE could leave Chelsea just a year after signing for the club, according to reports.

The centre-back joined the Blues from Monaco for £35million in January 2023.

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But he could already be set for a move back to Ligue 1 with Lyon making him a “priority” target, claim Foot Mercato.

The French giants have at least £45million to spend in next month’s transfer window and they are desperate for additions amid their shock relegation battle.

Lyon are seven-time winners of the title but currently sit 16th – just two points off the bottom of the table.

Therefore, they are determined to bolster their defence and Badiashile is on their radar.

The Frenchman has played 16 times for Chelsea, scoring one goal.

He has struggled for minutes this season, making just five appearances due to injury problems.

But Mauricio Pochettino will not want to lose the 22-year-old as he has now recovered and started four of the Blues’ last five Premier League games.

Speculation suggests Badiashile is willing to fight for his place at Stamford Bridge and he has six-and-a-half years left on his contract.

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Although Lyon are reportedly hopeful they can seal a deal due to their strong relationship with Chelsea chiefs.

It saw the likes of Malo Gusto and Diego Moreira move between the two clubs in the summer.