Benoit Badiashile Dismisses Chelsea Departure Rumours

Benoit Badiashile has refuted claims suggesting his desire to depart Chelsea, despite having accumulated only 37 minutes of play in the Premier League this season. Amidst speculation linking the 23-year-old with a transfer away from the club, Badiashile stated he has no intention of leaving Stamford Bridge and is a potential starter in the Europa League fixture against Noah on Thursday night. He affirmed his commitment, stating, “Of course I want to stay – Chelsea is a big club and I know how difficult it is to succeed here. I will try to do my best to do it.” The defender has participated in every minute of Chelsea’s European campaign to date and aims to maintain his position for the upcoming match against the team that finished as runners-up in the Armenian Premier League. Noah, a club named after the Biblical figure and established in 2017, has secured three points from its initial two Conference League encounters. Prior to the game, Badiashile admitted to possessing limited knowledge about the opposing side but stressed that Chelsea “have to stay professional and be 100% focused on the game.” He further complimented manager Enzo Maresca, describing him as “a great person and great coach,” and added that he enjoys collaborating with the 44-year-old due to their shared “same vision” of football.