Manchester City agree personal terms with right-back Marco Palestra
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:25 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Manchester City has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Marco Palestra of Atalanta as they seek to enhance their defense. Palestra is viewed as a top target to fill their right-back position. However, Atalanta's asking price of €50 million plus €5 million in add-ons poses a challenge for City, with both Manchester City and Inter Milan finding the fee too high. Palestra's versatility as a right-back aligns with City's style of play, but negotiations regarding the transfer fee remain ongoing.
- •City has targeted Marco Palestra to strengthen their right-back position.
- •Palestra has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Manchester City.
- •Atalanta demands €50 million plus add-ons for Palestra.
- •Manchester City and Inter Milan consider the asking price excessive.
- •Palestra's playstyle suits City's tactical framework.
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — Are Manchester City edging closer to solving the right-back conundrum?
"Outside of beefing up their midfield, signing a right-back is high on the list of priorities for Manchester City. Atalanta’s impressive young right-back Marco Palestra is a player who has been named...
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