Napoli ready to cash in on Rafa Marín as Badiashile deal nears

Napoli are prepared to offload Spanish defender Rafa Marín, with two foreign clubs monitoring his situation as the club realigns their defense. According to transfer journalist Nicolò Schira, Marín is "edging closer" to leaving the Italian champions, as the club aims to sign Benoît Badiashile on loan with an option to buy from Chelsea.

This move opens up the opportunity for alternative options such as Luca Marianucci, who has been impressing since joining Napoli from Empoli. Marín's struggles to establish himself since joining Napoli in 2024 and his recent exclusion from the team have led sporting director Giovanni Manna to consider accelerating his departure, despite the challenges posed by injury woes and financial constraints following the sale of Miguel Gutiérrez to Bayer Leverkusen.