Chelsea complete the signing of Italy international defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta, with the move described across outlets as the first major addition after Xabi Alonso’s appointment as Chelsea manager. Multiple reports say the deal is worth around £43m, with some sources citing different reported figures in euros or pounds. BBC and Sky Sports both state the fee is £43m, while BBC also reports the agreement as “in excess of £43m” and separately notes the signing as £47m. Football Italia reports an official purchase with a reported fee of about €60m, reflecting varying currency conversions. The Athletic says the transfer is agreed on a seven-year contract. Media coverage also characterizes Palestra, 21, as a versatile full-back who can play on the left or right, and as a wing-back option that could fit Alonso’s preferred system used during his time at Bayer Leverkusen. The reporting indicates Chelsea move quickly to finalize the transfer after reaching agreement with Atalanta.
Chelsea sign Atalanta defender Marco Palestra as Xabi Alonso’s first player
Chelsea complete the signing of Italy international defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta, with the move described across outlets as the first major addition after Xabi Alonso’s appointment as Chelsea...
- Chelsea sign Italy defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta.
- The transfer is described as Alonso’s first Chelsea signing.
- Reported deal value is about £43m, with some outlets citing £47m or around €60m depending on reporting and currency.
- Palestra, 21, is described as a versatile full-back/wing-back who can play on either side.
- The Athletic reports Palestra signs a seven-year contract with Chelsea.
Chelsea have confirmed the $62.4 million signing of Marco Palestra from Atalanta, with the defender becoming the first signing of the Xabi Alonso era at Stamford Bridge
1 month agoXabi Alonso has secured his first signing as Chelsea's head coach, with right-back Marco Palestra arriving from Atalanta. The post Chelsea complete £47m Palestra deal appeared first on SoccerNews.
1 month agoChelsea have officially announced the first signing of the Xabi Alonso era at Stamford Bridge, handing defender Marco Palestra a long-term contract. The club confirmed that they have signed Marco Palestra on a seven-year deal, having paid Atalanta over £43 million for the young defender. The Blues closely monitored the 21-year-old’s progress during his loan […] Transfer: Chelsea announce first signing of Xabi Alonso era
1 month agoAlonso looks set to have a much-changed defence to work with following the debacle of last season.
1 month agoChelsea signed Italy full back Marco Palestra from Atalanta on Wednesday as the club reshapes its squad following the appointment of Xabi Alonso as manager. Alonso's preferred formation during his record-setting time at Bayer Leverkusen from 2022-25 featured a three-man defense with wing backs. It perhaps explains why Chelsea has moved for the 21-year-old Palestra — a versatile defender who can play on the left or right and primarily as a wing back — for a fee of 43 million pounds ($57 million), according to British broadcaster Sky Sports.
1 month agoThe Italy international is the first Chelsea signing since the appointment of new manager Xabi Alonso.
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