🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Live from Stamford bridge, This Chelsea star is holding talks over LEAVING the club!

Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile faces an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge as interest from two major European clubs intensifies ahead of the January transfer window.

Sources close to the situation have revealed to CaughtOffside that Marseille have initiated talks to sign the French international, while Juventus have also added the 23-year-old to their list of potential targets. Despite this, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca reportedly holds Badiashile in high regard and wants to give him more time to prove himself, even though the young defender has yet to hit his stride in the Premier League.

Badiashile was highly rated during his time at Monaco, where he showcased tremendous potential, but his transition to English football has been challenging. Maresca, however, remains optimistic about his development and would prefer to keep him at the club for the time being. Nevertheless, Chelsea may consider selling the defender if a substantial offer is tabled.

Among the interested clubs, Marseille appears to be leading the race, with the French side keen on bringing Badiashile back to Ligue 1. Juventus, while monitoring the situation, have yet to make a concrete move. A return to his home country could be an appealing option for Badiashile, offering him a chance to revive his form in a familiar environment.

Although Badiashile possesses undeniable talent, there is a growing sense that his move to Chelsea might have come prematurely, and a return to Ligue 1 could provide the time and space he needs to refine his game.

For Chelsea, letting Badiashile go may not cause significant disruption, given the depth they have in central defense. Alongside the highly-rated Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana, Maresca can call on Axel Disasi and Tosin Adarabioyo, providing the manager with plenty of options at the back.

While Maresca’s confidence in Badiashile’s potential is clear, the decision may ultimately rest on the offers received and the defender’s willingness to stay and fight for his place or seek regular playing time elsewhere. For now, his future remains uncertain, with both Marseille and Juventus closely monitoring developments.