Marco Palestra joins Chelsea from Atalanta for £47m transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Marco Palestra has officially signed with Chelsea from Atalanta for a reported fee of £47 million. Palestra expressed his excitement about joining Chelsea, calling them 'one of the best clubs in the world.' The 21-year-old defender, who was named Serie A Defender of the Year last season while on loan at Cagliari, received interest from Inter Milan and an unnamed Premier League club before choosing Chelsea. He has signed a contract that reportedly runs until 2023 and looks to contribute to Chelsea under manager Xabi Alonso.
- •Palestra completed a £47m transfer to Chelsea from Atalanta.
- •He was named Serie A Defender of the Year in 2025/26.
- •Chelsea faced competition from Inter Milan and another Premier League club.
- •He signed a contract lasting until 2023.
- •Palestra is eager to contribute under manager Xabi Alonso.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — “One of the best clubs in the world” — Marco Palestra explains why he chose Chelsea over Inter and Premier League rival
"Marco Palestra has said he felt the energy that Chelsea wanted him more than rival sides after signing for the club from Atalanta.Palestra has completed a £47m move to Stamford Bridge, becoming Xabi ...
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