Chelsea sign Marco Palestra from Atalanta after he snubs Inter for Premier League

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Chelsea signed Italian full-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta after outbidding Inter Milan; the 21-year-old says he can’t wait to start in the Premier League. Palestra played 65 minutes in Chelsea’s 1-0 friendly loss to Juventus in Hong Kong. He praised the Premier League’s intensity and physicality, and thanked teammates, staff and coach for helping him settle. Palestra, an Atalanta youth product, became one of Europe’s most sought-after defenders after a standout Serie A season. Chelsea’s package reportedly exceeded Inter’s offer by €10m including add-ons.


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