Enzo Maresca has now made ‘clear’ decision on £35m Chelsea player’s future

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Chelsea are likely to sell a whole host of players before the transfer window closes in September.

The Club World Cup winners have a list of unwanted footballers, including the likes of Joao Felix, Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell.

Felix is open to rejoining Benfica, but the Portuguese outfit are yet to agree on a deal with Chelsea to re-sign their former player.

While Felix, Sterling, Chilwell and several others could be leaving Stamford Bridge this summer, one Chelsea player looks like he will definitely be remaining in west London.

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Enzo Maresca wants to keep Benoit Badiashile

Benoit Badiashile did not play regularly in the Premier League last season, making just five appearances.

That was partly because of injury, but when fit, the central defender still found himself behind Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana in the pecking order.

Even so, it appears that Badiashile will be staying at Chelsea this summer. According to French outlet Foot Mercato, Enzo Maresca “has made it clear” that the 24-year-old is still part of his plans and is planning for the new season with him.

The Blues were being linked with multiple centre-backs. For example, it was reported in June that Chelsea were hoping to sign Jorrel Hato from Ajax, but talk about a new centre-half coming in has quietened down.

It is good news for Badiashile, who is already having to compete against Colwill, Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo for a spot in Maresca’s starting XI.

What Benoit Badiashile has said about his future

Maresca wants Badiashile to stay with the group, and the player himself has confirmed that that is his intention.

Speaking to Foot Mercato, the Frenchman said: “Yes, I will still be at Chelsea next season. The club, the coach, and all the staff give me a lot of confidence and believe in me. I will do everything to give back to them on the pitch. I love the club, the city, and the supporters.”

Chelsea signed Badiashile from AS Monaco for a £35m fee back in 2023. If the club do decide to sell him eventually, they could find it difficult to make a profit following his lack of appearances in England. For now, though, it appears that Badiashile will be remaining in the Premier League.