sport news Chelsea 'have agreed a £33m deal to sign Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile' trends now Chelsea 'have agreed a £33m deal to sign Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile' as the Blues finally strengthen at the back having missed out on Josko Gvardiol By Adam Shergold for MailOnline Published: 10:31 GMT, 1 January 2023 | Updated: 10:31 GMT, 1 January 2023 Viewcomments Chelsea 'have reached an agreement' to sign the Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile in a deal worth around £33million. The Blues have agreed personal terms with the 21-year-old on a long-term contract and a medical is set to take place. Chelsea have been looking for a left-sided centre-back since the summer and were unable to agree a deal with RB Leipzig for the Croatia international Josko Gvardiol. But, according to The Athletic, they are set to make Badiashile a January addition. More to follow. Chelsea have reportedly agreed a £33million deal for Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility