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Chelsea Nears Marco Palestra Signing Over Inter’s €45M Offer

6/24/2026

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Chelsea’s bid for Atalanta wing-back Marco Palestra is expected to be completed within 24 hours.
Palestra, the 21-year-old Serie A defender of the year after 37 loan appearances at Cagliari, prefers Stamford Bridge and will receive terms that fit Chelsea’s wage structure despite Inter’s €45 million offer.
Following Marc Cucurella’s €60 million transfer to Real Madrid, Chelsea’s remaining full-back options are Jorrel Hato, captain Reece James and France international Malo Gusto.

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Chelsea’s bid for Atalanta wing-back Marco Palestra is expected to be completed within 24 hours.
Palestra, the 21-year-old Serie A defender of the year after 37 loan appearances at Cagliari, prefers Stamford Bridge and will receive terms that fit Chelsea’s wage structure despite Inter’s €45 million offer.
Following Marc Cucurella’s €60 million transfer to Real Madrid, Chelsea’s remaining full-back options are Jorrel Hato, captain Reece James and France international Malo Gusto.