What does the cryptic crossword clue "Chats with mate endlessly next to footballers' partners (8)" mean?

The definition is "Chats with". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHIN (synonym="CHIN") + WAGS (synonym="wives and girlfriends, ‘footballers’ partners’") = CHINWAGS; definition: "Chats with" The answer is CHINWAGS.

Chats with mate endlessly next to footballers' partners (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29042 | 17 Down | 2023-04-12 flower

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