Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile for a reported £34 million fee.
Badiashile has become Chelsea's first major signing of the January transfer window, with Potter adding extra quality to his defensive ranks amid his side's poor run of form. The 21-year-old France international has signed a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge after spending the first four years of his career at Monaco, where he made 106 Ligue 1 appearances.
Badiashile expressed his delight after sealing the switch, telling Chelsea's official website: "I’m very happy to be here at Chelsea. I’m so excited to start playing for this club. I can’t wait to see the fans and start playing in the best league in the world."
Blues chairman Todd Boehly and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali added: "We're delighted to welcome Benoit to Chelsea. He's an excellent young player who has quickly established a strong reputation for himself and has a huge amount of experience for his young age. We are sure he will form an important part of our team in the years ahead."
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