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Chelsea new boy Benoit Badiashile reveals he cannot wait to play alongside 'legend' Thiago Silva

Benoit Badiashile has revealed his excitement at getting the chance to play alongside Thiago Silva at Chelsea.

The 21-year-old starlet joined the club from Monaco on a seven-and-a-half year deal for £35million earlier this month.

In his first interview since joining Chelsea, Badiashile toured the club's training facilities and expressed his excitement at getting the chance to play alongside some of the established stars of the squad.

Benoit Badiashile has conducted his first interview since joining Chelsea from Monaco on a seven-and-a-half year deal

'I know Wesley [Fofana] well. He and I have played together for the national team and I'm really happy to be able to join him here.