Chelsea’s Bakayoko undergoes Napoli medical before loan move
Bakayoko, the midfielder is gearing up for his third temporary move in as many seasons, this time to the Stadio San Paolo Photo: GOAL<br />
The 26-year-old spent last season on loan at Ligue 1 side Monaco, having played for AC Milan during the 2018-2019 season, then coached by Napoli boss Gennaro Gattuso.
Bakayoko, who joined Chelsea in 2017 after three seasons with Monaco, will undergo medical tests in the Italian capital before a one-season loan move.
Napoli are expected to take on two million euros ($2.3 million) of the player’s annual 3.5 million salary, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport.
Bakayoko, who has one cap for France, will join up with his new teammates on Monday morning.
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