Milan, 1 July (LaPresse) – Chelsea “is delighted to announce the signing of Italian international Marco Palestra from Serie A club Atalanta. The 21-year-old has signed a contract until 2033 and will join his new team-mates for pre-season training under manager Xabi Alonso. Palestra, voted Serie A’s best defender last season, said: “There were many reasons that convinced me to join Chelsea, one of the best clubs in the world. I’m really excited to get started. I’ve felt the energy ever since the very first day Chelsea wanted me. I can’t wait to get started, to meet all the fans, my team-mates and the manager. We’ve got so many talented players here, a very strong squad and a manager like Xabi. He’s told me about how he wants us to play, which is exciting, and we’re looking forward to competing in the Premier League.”
Palestra joins Chelsea: ‘I can’t wait to play in the Premier League’
Milan, 1 July (LaPresse) – Chelsea “is delighted to announce the signing of Italian international Marco Palestra from Serie A club Atalanta. The 21-year-old has signed a contract until 2033 and will join his new team-mates for pre-season training under manager Xabi Alonso. Palestra, voted Serie A’s best defender last season, said: “There were many reasons that convinced me to join Chelsea, one of the best clubs in the world. I’m really excited to get started. I’ve felt the energy ever since the very first day Chelsea wanted me. I can’t wait to get started, to meet all the fans, my team-mates and the manager. We’ve got so many talented players here, a very strong squad and a manager like Xabi. He’s told me about how he wants us to play, which is exciting, and we’re looking forward to competing in the Premier League.”
