Chelsea is delighted to announce the signing of Italian international Marco Palestra from Serie A club Atalanta.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT:
The 21-year-old has signed a contract through to 2033 and will join his new team-mates for pre-season under manager Xabi Alonso.
Palestra, who was named Serie A Defender of the Year last season, said: ‘A lot of things convinced me to join Chelsea, one of the best clubs in the world.
‘I’m very excited to get started. I’ve felt the energy since the first day Chelsea wanted me. I can’t wait to start, see all the fans, my team-mates and the manager.
‘We have so many talented players here, a very strong squad and manager in Xabi. He has spoken to me about how he wants us to play, which is exciting, and we can’t wait to compete in the Premier League.’
Following an impressive 2025/26 campaign on loan at Cagliari, Palestra arrives at Stamford Bridge with a strong reputation across European football.
He featured in 37 league games for Cagliari last season, with his performances as a full-back and wing-back, on both flanks, standing out in the Italian top flight.
Palestra earned his senior debut for Italy earlier this year, which was quickly followed by a second cap for the Azzurri.
Welcome to Chelsea, Marco!
kokemostuz
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I think Chelsea team is just a problem including the board,
Danke1
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To you football started 2004 well I must be talking to a kid
What have you achieved as a club since 2004 is the real question here. You've rated us a mid table team so you who's a high table team tell us what you've achieved in the last years to deserve such a recognition. show us what you've won .
Danke1
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At least we have a stadium 🏟️ to call ours unlike some people still renting. Mind you we just acquired land for a new home so stop your baseless argument and get ready to pack up when Fulham comes knocking
Oh yea we rent because we can afford it, by the way Stamford bridge is been rented from the Chelsea fans who love the football club whole heatedly. Does it bother you? If Man U has acquired land, then build a stadium if you can afford it, you broke peasants 😂😂
Danke1
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Yall have started again which money and trophies 🏆 you must be a joker
Chelsea has won the champions league twice whilst Man U cannot even get past the group stages in the recent years. Chelsea has played more finals in the cup competitions compared to Man U in the last 20 years and you're coming here to talk no sense?
Wamelpstuy
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Chelsea has won more premier league trophies and UEFA champions league trophies since 2004 than Man U. what can you argue with you bottlers.
To you football started 2004 well I must be talking to a kid
Wamelpstuy
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Chelsea has spent £2 billion in the last 2 yrs and is still spending more what does your club have? a leaking roof at the old Trafford.
At least we have a stadium 🏟️ to call ours unlike some people still renting. Mind you we just acquired land for a new home so stop your baseless argument and get ready to pack up when Fulham comes knocking
Danke1
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Yall have started again which money and trophies 🏆 you must be a joker
Chelsea has won more premier league trophies and UEFA champions league trophies since 2004 than Man U. what can you argue with you bottlers.
Danke1
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Yall have started again which money and trophies 🏆 you must be a joker
Chelsea has spent £2 billion in the last 2 yrs and is still spending more what does your club have? a leaking roof at the old Trafford.
bodabckopu
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Chelsea now has a "A" team, B team, C team, D team and currently working on a E team
bodabckopu
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we need a good striker now.
liam delap was signed remember
Bigshakur
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nice
Wamelpstuy
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I no blame you I still bata pass your last season record
At least try to make sense
Wamelpstuy
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A mid table team with such success in trophies and lots of money compared to Man U. Show some respect were it's due it's not everything you have to take for jokes just to earn a few likes.
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Yall have started again which money and trophies 🏆 you must be a joker
seydeirsuy
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Welcome to midtable team Chelsea FC
I no blame you I still bata pass your last season record
Danke1
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Welcome to midtable team Chelsea FC
A mid table team with such success in trophies and lots of money compared to Man U. Show some respect were it's due it's not everything you have to take for jokes just to earn a few likes.
Feucnrsz
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Welcome to midtable team Chelsea FC
Rebablmnps
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Let Alonso prepare a good squad to stand a test of time
Rebablmnps
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we welcome our young defender
Koaaeikotz
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Chelsea is cooking 🍳 😋
Yeobcirsty
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Your highly welcome
Renabcdprs
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Chelsea has started again by signing plenty useless players
useless as your papa abi
daabmopuz
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Chelsea has started again by signing plenty useless players
I trust my Chelsea team mates 😂
Keobdelost
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you're welcome our young defender
Vuobceilps
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welcome to Chelsea but please don't be like one Zappa Costa that was also signed from Italy years ago.
Wabeklrtuz
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we need a good striker now.
Razbiotuy
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bring Tonali and fabian ru.
Wabeklrtuz
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we don't want Delap in our team
Ucheekel
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Chelsea has started again by signing plenty useless players
A poor man that’s calling someone’s profession a useless go and work on your poverty first
Jieabkmpr
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A comment from a small minded person
See big minded person😏😂
Leyeinorsy
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There goes another career
Wusadiklot
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Chelsea has started again by signing plenty useless players
And your team is not winning anything trophies
Sizacdlruy
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Chelsea has started again by signing plenty useless players
cazacdpsuy
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Welcome to the bridge 💙👏
Wocceilp
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welcome to win the PL in your first season
KING_MAAANDI
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we need some seasoned players who are 26-27 years old✅✅✅. we already have a lot of youngsters under the age of 25🙃🙃🙃
jibciklpry
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🤣Every season new signing yet no UCL again
Where is your's
jibciklpry
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Last year Chelsea had 44 players? Why they are buying so much? They are not working on quality only for quantity
A comment from a small minded person
misabcdenp
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Stupid signing... it was Chelsea under the Russian billionaire
towbelnouy
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Last year Chelsea had 44 players? Why they are buying so much? They are not working on quality only for quantity
LibraLeo
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Mbappe idiolize CR7 very superb no tatoos no hair style no drinking just greatness
Biodilmnyz
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Fantastic great player welcome to Chelsea 💙🤝🫡
hupabiopst
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great news for Chelsea fans
Richardoghale
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I thought Chelsea was on a two yr band on transfer windows?
You go explain tire
Boychase1
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Chelsea team B 💙💙💙🔥🔥🔥
Bozcdmny
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I thought Chelsea was on a two yr band on transfer windows?
Secbdeoprt
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welcome to the Big and Very Good Club Is The World.
Bozcdmny
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Is 7 yr contracts the new norm with Chelsea?
Rayeikopt
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standollar
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welcome lad
pubbdkmp
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welcome to Chelsea