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Marco Palestra Chelsea: A month into his career, Palestra is already giving Chelsea fans plenty to discuss after making a strong impression during the club’s pre-season campaign.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 5

Palestra: ‘Chelsea exciting and I can’t wait to get started’

Italy international Marco Palestra said he ‘can’t wait to get started’ in the Premier League and thanks his Chelsea teammates after his friendly appearance against Juventus.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 1

Highlights: Italy stars shine with first Tonali goal for De Zerbi’s Tottenham, Palestra impressive at Chelsea

Sandro Tonali scored his first goal in the Tottenham Hotspur shirt, while Marco Palestra gave glimpses of what he can do for Chelsea, as Italy internationals took centre-stage in a pre-season friendly.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / July 14

Giuntoli: ‘Atalanta keeping Carnesecchi and Ahanor, we were fair on Palestra’

Cristiano Giuntoli assures Marco Carnesecchi and Honest Ahanor will stay with Atalanta under new coach Maurizio Sarri, is quiet on Kerim Alajbegovic, and hits back at Inter over Marco Palestra’s Chelsea move.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / July 13

Palestra agent angrily hits back at Inter over Chelsea criticism

Marco Palestra’s agent hit back angrily at Inter President Beppe Marotta and reveals when Chelsea got involved. ‘Over 45 days, Inter never reached an agreement with Atalanta.’ The Italy international had been on the verge of joining Inter last month in a deal believed to be worth €40m plus €5m add-ons.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / July 13

Inter President Marotta takes aim at Palestra’s agent after Chelsea move

Inter President Beppe Marotta notes that new Chelsea signing Marco Palestra ‘backed out of a verbal agreement’ with the Nerazzurri, but blames the defender’s

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / July 12

Strasbourg’s €25m Demand Complicates Inter’s Move for Doué

Inter Milan are running contingency plans on the right flank with Strasbourg’s Guela Doué identified as the primary fallback should the Anan Khalaili deal collapse, with three further alternatives already under consideration by the Nerazzurri hierarchy.

Atalanta News / The Cult of Calcio / July 10

Inter Set to Complete the Acquisition of Khalaili

Inter began pursuing Anan Khalaili shortly after missing out on Marco Palestra, quickly leapfrogging Napoli, who had been haggling with Union SG, and came to terms after a week-long negotiation.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 8

No Khalaili breakthrough for Inter, new €23m plus bonus offer rejected

Inter have reportedly now had two offers for Anan Khalaili rejected, as they are still nowhere near the €30m asking price set by Union Saint-Gilloise, while Galatasaray now go for Liverpool’s Curtis Jones.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / July 3

Tonali, Palestra, Ekhator & More: The Transfers Giving Italy Hope

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Soccer News / Football Italia / July 2

Inter prepare first Khalaili offer for €25m in challenge to Napoli

Inter are in direct talks with Anan Khalaili and ready to offer around €25m to Union Saint-Gilloise, it’s reported, after weeks of Napoli negotiations.

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Atalanta News / Football Italia / July 1

Palestra farewell message to Atalanta after Chelsea move: ‘Followed my dreams’

Marco Palestra has written an emotional farewell message to Atalanta, the club he joined when he was 10 years old, after completing the transfer to Chelsea.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 1

Union SG raise asking price for Inter and Napoli target Khalaili

Reports in Italy claim that Union Saint-Gilloise have raised their asking price for right-winger Anan Khalaili, who is of interest to both Napoli and Inter,

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 30

Inter turn to Chelsea’s Chalobah and Liverpool’s Jones after Palestra blow

Inter have been forced to redraw their transfer plans, with several of their early targets falling by the wayside. The most painful was Marco Palestra, all but secured before Chelsea swooped in, while the move for Udinese’s Oumar Solet has cooled sharply, the door left only slightly ajar.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / June 29

Inter ‘snubbed’ by Palestra for Chelsea, reveal Tonali regret

Inter director Piero Ausilio admits they got ‘snubbed’ when Marco Palestra went to Chelsea and hints Oaktree were to blame, but admits he was ‘caught napping’ on Sandro Tonali.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / June 29

Inter After Roma Talent as Talks with Liverpool Stall

After missing out on Marco Palestra and losing ground in the race for Oumar Solet, Inter risk to come up empty-handed for another of their main targets, Curtis Jones, and have identified Niccolò Pisilli as a possible failsafe, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / June 26

Palestra finalising Chelsea transfer today with medical, cost set at €60m

Italy international Marco Palestra is having his Chelsea medical today, with Atalanta reportedly pocketing €57m plus €3m in add-ons and a 10 per cent cut of the future sale fee.

Atalanta News / The Cult of Calcio / June 24

Chelsea Hijack Inter Attempt to Acquire Palestra Late

Just as Inter were getting ready to seal the deal for Marco Palestra, Chelsea muscled their way into the race by outbidding their foes, convincing the player to change his mind after he signaled he wanted to stay in Serie A, Fabrizio Romano informs (via SOSFanta).

Soccer News / Caught Offside / June 23

Done in 24 hours? David Ornstein says Chelsea transfer deal 'advancing at rapid pace'

Chelsea are reportedly advancing rapidly on a transfer deal for Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra, according to David Ornstein. The Blues were linked with Palestra earlier today, but it now looks like this could all be agreed inside the next 24 hours, according to Ornstein’s post on X.

Atalanta News / SempreInter.com / June 19

Marco Palestra Set for Five-Year Inter Deal as €50m Fee Agreed

Inter Milan are closing in on a €50 million agreement with Atalanta for right wing-back Marco Palestra, with the Nerazzurri’s one major spending allocation of the summer window set to be committed in full to securing the 21-year-old.

Atalanta News / The Cult of Calcio / June 10

Inter Progressing for Solet while Palestra Talks Stall

Inter have made strides in their pursuit of Oumar Solet, while the negotiation with Atalanta regarding Marco Palestra is lagging, but the player wants to join them.

Atalanta News / SempreInter.com / June 4

Palestra To Inter Gathers Pace As Agent Arrives In Milan & €50m Framework Emerges

Inter Milan’s pursuit of Atalanta wing-back Marco Palestra has accelerated materially, with the 22-year-old’s agent now in Milan for talks and a €50m deal framework emerging, with young defender Mattia Cocchi potentially included as a makeweight.

Atalanta News / SempreInter.com / June 4

Inter Step Up Palestra Pursuit As Nerazzurri Hold Edge Over Premier League Rivals

Inter Milan are stepping up their pursuit of Marco Palestra and believe they can land the Atalanta wing-back for €45m – below La Dea’s €50m asking price – by leveraging the Italian’s preference to remain in Serie A over advances from Manchester City, Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Liverpool.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / June 1

Palestra drops Inter transfer hint: ‘Ready’ for a big club in 2026-27

Marco Palestra says that he feels ‘ready’ to step up to a big club ahead of the 2026-27 season, as reports linking him with a move to Serie A and Coppa