Italian defender Marco Palestra joins Chelsea, choosing Premier League over Inter

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Marco Palestra, Chelsea’s new signing from Atalanta, says he can’t wait to play in the Premier League after choosing the club over Inter Milan. The 21-year-old Italian full-back played 65 minutes in Chelsea’s 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. He praised the league’s intensity and physicality, thanking teammates, staff and coach for helping him settle. Palestra was among Europe’s most sought-after young defenders after a standout Serie A campaign. Chelsea outbid Inter by €10m including add-ons, part of broader 2026 summer-window movement.


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