Marco Palestra agrees personal terms with Manchester City for potential transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Manchester City has reportedly reached a financial agreement for Atalanta defender Marco Palestra. The 21-year-old full-back has emerged as a top target after an impressive loan spell at Cagliari, where he was named Serie A Best Defender. While Palestra is drawn to Manchester City, Inter Milan is also pursuing him, and Atalanta specifies a valuation of €50 million plus €5 million in bonuses. A possible deal could be finalized this summer, depending on negotiations between the clubs.
- •Marco Palestra is a 21-year-old right-back from Atalanta.
- •City targets Palestra as they enhance their defense.
- •Inter Milan remains interested and is pursuing the player.
- •Atalanta values Palestra at €50 million plus €5 million in bonuses.
- •A formal agreement depends on club negotiations this summer.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — From Italy: Atalanta defender reaches Manchester City agreement on personal terms
"Manchester City’s summer transfer work has partly focussed on the backline, with an elite, modern full-back reinforcement being targeted.With support being eyed for Matheus Nunes, City appear to hav...
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