Marco Palestra
21-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
Joins Chelsea through 2033
Palestra signed with Chelsea from Atalanta on a contract through 2033, the club announced.
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Palestra arrives at Stamford Bridge having been named Serie A Defender of the Year last season following an impressive campaign on loan at Cagliari, where he made 37 league appearances and stood out for his versatility across both flanks as a full-back and wing-back. The 21-year-old Italian international earned his senior debut for the Azzurri earlier this year before adding a second cap shortly after, underlining his rapid rise to the highest level of the game. He joins Chelsea ahead of pre-season under manager Xabi Alonso, giving the squad an exciting and versatile defensive option heading into the new Premier League campaign.
Palestra arrives at Stamford Bridge having been named Serie A Defender of the Year last season following an impressive campaign on loan at Cagliari, where he made 37 league appearances and stood out for his versatility across both flanks as a full-back and wing-back. The 21-year-old Italian international earned his senior debut for the Azzurri earlier this year before adding a second cap shortly after, underlining his rapid rise to the highest level of the game. He joins Chelsea ahead of pre-season under manager Xabi Alonso, giving the squad an exciting and versatile defensive option heading into the new Premier League campaign.
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Palestra drew five fouls and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 3-0 defeat against Inter Milan.
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Held in check in Napoli contest
Palestra drew three fouls and registered four crosses (one accurate) and one tackle (one won) in Friday's 1-0 loss to Napoli.
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Sends in five crosses in Como tilt
Palestra recorded a secondary assist and had five crosses (one accurate), two tackles (one won) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Como.
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Middling showing versus Lecce
Palestra drew two fouls and recorded one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Monday's 2-0 loss versus Lecce.
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Scores and assists against Fiorentina
Palestra scored one goal and assisted once from three shots (one on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Fiorentina.
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Deal close to completion
Palestra is close to completing a transfer to Chelsea, according to Football Italia.
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Palestra reportedly completed a medical in London, meaning he's only a few details away from joining Chelsea. Palestra, a 21-year-old full-back who's dubbed as one of the best young players in Europe in his position, choose Chelsea over Inter Milan as his new club after he acknowledged he wanted to leave Atalanta.
Palestra reportedly completed a medical in London, meaning he's only a few details away from joining Chelsea. Palestra, a 21-year-old full-back who's dubbed as one of the best young players in Europe in his position, choose Chelsea over Inter Milan as his new club after he acknowledged he wanted to leave Atalanta.