Marco Palestra excited for Chelsea as friendly ends with defeat to Juventus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Marco Palestra expressed enthusiasm about joining Chelsea after a pre-season friendly against Juventus on August 5, 2026, in Hong Kong. The match concluded with Chelsea losing 1-0, following a goal from Edon Zhegrova. Palestra, who joined from Atalanta, thanked his new teammates and staff for their support during his early experiences with the club. He highlighted the high intensity of Premier League training and anticipates starting competitive matches soon.
- •Chelsea lost 1-0 to Juventus in a pre-season friendly.
- •Palestra joined Chelsea for over €50 million from Atalanta.
- •He praised the support from teammates and coaching staff.
- •Palestra is keen to begin his Premier League career.
- •Chelsea's pre-season continues as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Palestra: ‘Chelsea exciting and I can’t wait to get started’
"Italy international Marco Palestra said he ‘can’t wait to get started’ in the Premier League and thanks his Chelsea teammates after his friendly appearance against Juventus.The product of the At...
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