In the whirlwind of soccer transfer rumors, Chelsea's stalwart defender Badiazile has drawn coveted attention from giants such as Juventus. However, the Blues side are standing firm, vowing to refuse to let go of the 23-year-old French starlet in the winter transfer window.
Badiazile has not made many appearances at Stamford Bridge this season, sitting on the bench for the most part. There has been stiff competition for his place in the Premier League with Colville and Wesley Fofana occupying the spot. Nonetheless, the Chelsea hierarchy remains confident about his future and hope to retain the prospect in the upcoming winter transfer window.
Juventus are not the only clubs reportedly eyeing up Bardiyasile, as a top Ligue 1 side has also shown interest. But Chelsea have said no to these requests and firmly believe that although he is not a starter, he has the potential to be a key part of the team.
Badiazile moved to Chelsea from Monaco in 2021 for €38 million and has so far failed to shake up the team's starting lineup. He has made 12 appearances in all competitions so far this season, with only two Premier League starts. However, his excellent performance in the UEFA Europa League has made Chelsea look justified in rejecting approaches from giants such as Juventus.
On the contrary, Juventus is more open in their reinforcement strategy in the winter transfer window. It is reported that they have not ruled out accepting a transfer request for Douglas Luiz, showing great flexibility in bringing in reinforcements. But for Badiazile, he will continue to play for Chelsea in the winter and stay in the bosom of London.
