Palestra's agent defends player after Inter's criticism over Chelsea move

Marco Palestra's agent has responded to criticism from Inter President Beppe Marotta regarding Palestra's recent transfer from Atalanta to Chelsea. Marotta accused Palestra of backing out of a verbal agreement, while the agent stated that Inter failed to finalize terms over 45 days of discussions. He explained that Chelsea's late proposal, which included a higher fee and salary, ultimately changed Palestra's direction. The agent urged for a focus on the future without further attacks on the player.

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