According to Sportmediaset, former Cagliari sporting director Guido Angelozzi stated that Chelsea and City had been following Marco Palestra for a year. Angelozzi said they were consistently present at the stadium, both in Cagliari and for away games, and that they contacted him frequently, seeking comprehensive information. He added that while they already had the data on the player, they were looking for information about his character and qualities.

Marco Palestra will have a medical in London on Friday as he travels to England to finalize his move from Atalanta. According to Fabrizio Romano, Palestra will sign a contract that runs until June 2032 and includes an option until 2033. Romano also quoted Marco Palestra, who stated that he is happy to join Chelsea and is very happy for this new chapter.

Nicolo Schira reported that Marco Palestra will land in London tonight, and that his medicals and signing for Chelsea are expected tomorrow (Friday).

Chelsea have signed Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra, whose expected move was to Inter. The 21-year-old, who is the reigning Serie A Defender of the Year, was expected to return to his hometown of Milan. However, Inter were unable to match Atalanta's asking price, which allowed Chelsea to agree a deal worth more than €55m for Palestra. It is also believed that the Stamford Bridge club offered the player a significantly higher wage for him to move to England. Reports in Italy claimed last week that he had rejected Chelsea because he only wanted to join Inter.

Marco Palestra will sign a deal with Chelsea valid until June 2032, with an initial six-year contract, according to Fabrizio Romano. Palestra agreed to the Chelsea project last night and is ready to work under Xabi Alonso.

According to Tuttomercato, Marco Palestra is leaving Atalanta for Chelsea. The report states that Atalanta will receive 55 million euros, with an additional 3 million euros in potential bonuses, and will retain a 10% sell-on clause. Chelsea offered the player a five-year contract until June 30, 2031, valued at approximately 30 million euros net. Marco Palestra is set to earn around 5 million euros net in his first year, and his salary will increase to over 6 million euros in the final year.

According to Matteo Moretto, Marco Palestra's transfer to Chelsea is finalized. Everything has been finalized between the parties, and the player will organize his departure for London today.

Fabrizio Romano reported that Chelsea and Atalanta reached an agreement for Marco Palestra last night. Chelsea are now finalising the details of the deal, with arrangements on the player's side being made after initial approval was given. According to Romano, Palestra is expected to be a new RWB for Xabi Alonso. Romano also said on his YouTube channel that Xabi Alonso had a direct conversation with Marco Palestra. La Gazzetta dello Sport revealed that Xabi Alonso told Palestra he had long followed him with Cagliari and was captivated by his English-style physicality. The Italian publication stated that a long conversation with Xabi Alonso was significant and that Palestra turned down the opportunity to move to Inter Milan, choosing Chelsea instead. La Gazzetta dello Sport added that Chelsea owners BlueCo will pay Atalanta a total fee of €55million for Palestra, and the Italian club will also have a share of the player’s future resale.

According to Nicolo Schira, Marco Palestra's transfer to Chelsea from Atalanta is for €60M plus 10% on a future sale. Paperwork is set to be completed and Chelsea are already planning medicals for the left-back. The player is now in Milan and ready to fly to London.

According to a report by Gianluca Di Marzio, Chelsea have reached a basic agreement with Atalanta for the transfer of Marco Palestra. The transfer fee is reported to be approximately 57 million euros, with up to an additional three million in bonuses to be paid to Italy. Atalanta is also set to receive a ten percent resale participation. The report also states that Marco Palestra will move to London following his one-year loan at Cagliari Calcio.

Chelsea are nearing an agreement to sign Marco Palestra from Serie A side Atalanta. David Ornstein of The Athletic announced an acceleration in the deal on Tuesday, stating that an agreement is expected to be completed within hours. The player has yet to agree personal terms with Chelsea, but no problems are expected, as his wage demands fit the club's strict structure.

Ivan Zazzaroni stated that Chelsea is offering Marco Palestra a salary double that of Inter's. He specified that Chelsea's offer is 5 million net annually for five years, while Inter is offering 2.5 million with an increasing structure. Zazzaroni also commented on the economic proposal from Chelsea and expressed doubts regarding the technical project of the London club.

Chelsea are ready to finalize the signing of Marco Palestra from Atalanta. Matteo Moretto reports that only a few details remain before the transfer is completed. Chelsea made an offer of 60 million euros including bonuses to Atalanta and proposed a total salary of 7 million euros including bonuses to Marco Palestra.

According to Nicolo Schira, Chelsea are preparing the paperwork to finalize Marco Palestra’s signing in the coming hours. A total agreement has been reached with Atalanta for a transfer fee exceeding €60M. Marco Palestra is ready for a contract until 2033.

According to Ben Jacobs, Chelsea have agreed a package over €50m with Atalanta for Marco Palestra. Xabi Alonso is a key part of the deal. Marco Palestra is now finalising terms, having already chosen Chelsea over Inter. The report states that Inter were unable to match Chelsea’s wage proposal, and that Marco Palestra still fits within the club’s incentive-driven structure. This summer, as a move to England was explored, the player was also offered to Arsenal and Liverpool.

According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are close to finalizing a deal for Marco Palestra, with an agreement considered imminent. The fee is over €50m, with the package being in excess of €55m, and Atalanta are ready to accept. The report also states that the player was offered a salary significantly higher than Inter's proposal, and the final approval is needed from Marco Palestra.

David Ornstein reported that Chelsea are advancing rapidly on a transfer deal for Atalanta's Marco Palestra, with an agreement with the club expected inside 24 hours. Ornstein also stated that Marco Palestra is strongly inclined towards Chelsea and the Alonso project if an agreement is reached between the clubs. It was added that the player would fit Chelsea's wage structure.

According to Nicolo Schira, Chelsea will submit an official bid to Atalanta for Marco Palestra between tonight and tomorrow morning to close the signing. The report states the offer will be for €60m plus 10% of a future sale. The report adds that Percassi has given his approval to CFC for the move, and Chelsea will talk with Palestra’s agent in the next hours to reach a deal.

According to @alex_crook, Chelsea are close to an agreement with Atalanta for Marco Palestra for a fee of approximately €60m. Chelsea have also offered a significantly higher wage to Atalanta.

According to Tuttomercato, Chelsea has increased its offer for Marco Palestra, surpassing Inter in both salary and transfer fee. Palestra was offered a salary of 6 million euros plus bonuses, which is double the Inter offer. The report states that to convince Atalanta, Chelsea offered 55 million euros plus a percentage of any future resale. Both the player and Atalanta will carefully evaluate both proposals, with a final decision expected tomorrow.

According to Sky Sport, Chelsea have moved ahead of Inter in the pursuit of Palestra. Chelsea has doubled its contract offer to the player, and a formal offer to Atalanta is expected soon. Inter are now pessimistic about signing Palestra.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea are prepared to offer more than €50m for Marco Palestra and a higher salary than Inter. The decision is now with the player and Atalanta.

Nicolo Schira reports that Chelsea has made an offer for Atalanta and Marco Palestra with improved financial terms, which includes a longer contract and a higher salary, and that the proposal will be presented to both parties in the coming hours. Xabi Alonso considers Marco Palestra a top choice and is advocating for his signing. No decision has been made at this time. A final decision will be made jointly by Palestra and Atalanta after evaluating Chelsea's proposal, following a preliminary agreement established with Inter in recent days. Inter remains interested and continues its pursuit.

According to a report from Gianluca Di Marzio, Xabi Alonso considers Palestra important for the new direction at Chelsea. The player will speak with his agent and Atalanta to decide what to do.

Chelsea are facing major competition from Inter Milan to sign Marco Palestra. According to The Athletic, the future of the Serie A defender of the year is to be decided in the coming days.

Chelsea had an interest in Marco Palestra and he was one of the players under consideration, but the club never submitted an official bid or made any formal proposal.

Chelsea made initial contact with the entourage of 21-year-old Marco Palestra to learn about his intentions and future plans. The wing-back has doubts regarding the project at Stamford Bridge and does not feel Chelsea is the best destination for him. Chelsea's lack of European football is considered a drawback in the deal. Chelsea viewed Marco Palestra as a possible replacement for Marc Cucurella and as someone who could cover for Malo Gusto. According to Corriere dello Sport, Palestra's preference is to join Inter.

Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra is capable of playing on both flanks. The price requested for him is a minimum of 50 million euros, but this amount may not be sufficient due to ongoing interest from abroad. According to Sky Sport, Marco Palestra and his agent Lucci prefer to remain in Italy, and Inter is their priority. Inter and Atalanta have not yet reached an agreement on the price.

According to Sky Sport, Chelsea has decided to target Marco Palestra and has contacted the entourage of the Atalanta player, but the contact was limited to a request for information. There are currently no negotiations. Chelsea wants Marco Palestra to be the starter on the left wing following the recent sale of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid.

According to Nicolo Schira, Chelsea spoke with Marco Palestra’s agent, Alessandro Lucci, two weeks ago to explore the possible conditions of a deal. Atalanta still ask for €50-55 million to sell Marco Palestra.

Team Talk reported that Chelsea have made contact in recent weeks to gather information on Marco Palestra’s availability and contractual situation.

Chelsea are one of several Premier League clubs that have monitored Marco Palestra, a 21-year-old Italian full-back on loan at Cagliari from Atalanta. Other interested English clubs include Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, Liverpool, and Newcastle United, while Inter Milan, Juventus, and Barcelona are also reportedly interested. Atalanta value the player at a minimum of €45 million, and reports from April 2026 state their asking price is between €40 million and €50 million.