Atalanta BC → Chelsea · Permanent · Summer 2026

✓ Confirmedhe is in the squad at his new club · 5mo ago
76%
final reading before it was settled
first reported 5mo agolast moved 3mo ago
  1. Rumoured
    15 Jun
  2. Talks
    15 Jun
  3. Agreement
    23 Jun
  4. Medical
    25 Jun
  5. Done
    24 Jun

Catch me up

  1. 15 Junfirst@DiMarzio: itChelsea has made enquiries for Palestra alongside Manchester City; the player's priority is to wait for Inter
  2. 23 JunJoined by @JacobsBen, @FabrizioRomano, @David_Ornstein, @MatteMoretto, @TEAMtalk
  3. 23 JunReached Agreement
  4. 24 JunReached Done
  5. 25 JunReached Medical

What was actually said

45 posts in 6 claims, grouped by stage and direction.

Reported as done

Advancing13 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano@TEAMtalk had it first, 5mo ago

🔵⚡️ Marco Palestra: “I’m very happy to be here and I chose Chelsea because, for me, it’s one of the best teams in club football”. “We can do great with Xabi Alonso”. https://t.co/7IFuTwT9go

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12 other posts, 4 other sources on the same claim
  • @MatteMoretto5mo ago ↗

    itMarco Palestra to Chelsea, deal agreed between the parties

    Marco Palestra al Chelsea. Tutto definito tra le parti. Nella tarda serata di ieri nuova call tra il ragazzo e Xabi Alonso: l’allenatore spagnolo gli promesso un ruolo centrale all’interno del progetto. Nel corso della giornata di oggi il calciatore organizzerà la sua

  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Marco Palestra will sign a deal valid until June 2032 at Chelsea, initial six year contract. Palestra said yes to #CFC project last night, ready to work under Xabi Alonso. https://t.co/J71q9Rt3bc

  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Marco Palestra has completed his medical and signed a six year deal as new Chelsea player. There’s an option for further season until 2033. https://t.co/3gQcn0DEAd

  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🔵✍🏻 Chelsea and Atalanta have signed all documents for Marco Palestra deal, set to be announced. Six year contract with an option to extend. https://t.co/RdS6e1AE3L

  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 OFFICIAL: Marco Palestra signs as new Chelsea player. “I’m very excited to get started. I’ve felt the energy since the first day Chelsea wanted me, can’t wait to start; see all the fans, team mates and manager”. “We have so many talented players here, a very strong squad, https://t.co/pFfimawUi9

  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Marco Palestra on why he chose Chelsea: “We are world champions! Xabi Alonso was also crucial, he explained me the project, he’s a top coach”. https://t.co/R1WhRApEeO

  • @DiMarzio4mo ago ↗

    itMarco Palestra is a new Chelsea FC player, official announcement made

    Marco Palestra è un nuovo giocatore del @ChelseaFC: il comunicato ufficiale https://t.co/cKVlZOqCvB

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Chelsea confirm Marco Palestra has joined from Atalanta for a package of around €55m. 6+1 contract.🇮🇹 🗣️ Palestra: "A lot of things convinced me to join Chelsea, one of the best clubs in the world. We have so many talented players here, a very strong squad and manager in Xabi." https://t.co/r1zcXDUnxQ

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Marco Palestra formalising his Chelsea move. 6+1 contract. Fee in excess of €50m.✍️ https://t.co/q3Hk3GyZgd

  • @DiMarzio5mo ago ↗

    itPalestra to Chelsea on a 6-year contract

    Palestra-Chelsea, saranno 6 gli anni di contratto del giocatore https://t.co/Jfy8Ryy3ve

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔵✅ Chelsea have announced the £48m arrival of Marco Palestra and the Blues have just agreed personal terms with their next signing after the Italian #CFC Full story 👇 https://t.co/LhHNCI3hS7

  • @TEAMtalk5mo ago ↗

    🔵 What Xabi Alonso ‘told’ Marco Palestra during ‘long chat’ that sealed Chelsea deal #CFC https://t.co/UdlUK4kOxt

Reported as agreed

Advancing14 reports, led by @David_Ornstein

🚨 Chelsea pursuit of Marco Palestra advancing at rapid pace. Agreement with Atalanta for 21yo wing-back expected inside 24hrs. Italy int’l heavily leaning towards #CFC / Alonso project if deal struck between clubs + would fit wage structure @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/YRopRzecby

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  • @MatteMoretto5mo ago ↗

    itChelsea agrees deal with Atalanta for Marco Palestra, offering €60m and €7m salary with bonuses

    Il Chelsea sorpassa l’Inter e mette le mani su Marco Palestra. Pochi dettagli prima della chiusura definitiva. I Blues ha accelerato nel tardo pomeriggio di oggi offrendo 60 milioni all’Atalanta e un ingaggio da circa 7 milioni di euro totali bonus compresi al ragazzo. Il

  • @MatteMoretto5mo ago ↗

    itChelsea expects to complete Marco Palestra deal in the coming hours; negotiations in final stages pending player's decision

    Il Chelsea conta di chiudere al 100% per Marco Palestra nelle prossime ore. La trattativa è in via di definizione, solo la volontà del calciatore potrebbe cambiare lo scenario. https://t.co/LTyUSWZ6Nn

  • @FabrizioRomano5mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Chelsea have all set to close Marco Palestra deal for fee over €50m, package in excess of €55m. Atalanta are ready to accept, Italian RWB offered to earn way more compared to Inter salary proposal. Final green light needed by Palestra — as Inter won’t match the bid. https://t.co/8kyJ6dslda

  • @FabrizioRomano5mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Chelsea are finalising details of Marco Palestra deal as the agreement with Atalanta has been reached last night. Player side being sorted with initial green light and new RWB to come for Xabi Alonso. 🎥 https://t.co/KoCXrxGJNh https://t.co/TnGpZOcKrI

  • @FabrizioRomano5mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 BREAKING: Marco Palestra to Chelsea, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties. Atalanta to receive package over €55m fee plus sell-on clause, long term deal to Italian talented RWB. Chelsea hijack Inter move and get new talent for Xabi Alonso. https://t.co/W3ktXVK6EV

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Marco Palestra has agreed a 6+1 contract at Chelsea. Agreement in principle already in place with Atalanta.🇮🇹 https://t.co/wZwdLjruvI

  • @JacobsBen5mo ago ↗

    Agreement in principle in place for Marco Palestra to join Chelsea. Contract with Palestra to be finalised within the next 24 hours.⬇️ https://t.co/F4r3DLGBd1

  • @DiMarzio5mo ago ↗

    itFee agreed between Inter and Chelsea FC for approximately €57M plus €3M in bonuses plus 10% of future sale proceeds; player terms agreed at 5 years, €5M per year

    #Palestra al @ChelseaFC: tra i club raggiunta un'intesa di massima per circa 57M più 3 di bonus più 10 per cento futura rivendita. In mattinata ultimi dettagli burocratici e legali tra le parti. Poi verrà definito formalmente anche l'accordo col giocatore, 5 anni a 5M. L'@Inter

  • @JacobsBen5mo ago ↗

    More on Marco Palestra and Chelsea. Inter had been hopeful of agreeing a transfer, but Chelsea have pulled off a quick hijack after agreeing a package in excess of €50m with Atalanta. Xabi Alonso a key part of the deal. 21-year-old is now finalising terms, having already https://t.co/bQEzSRSrgT

  • @JacobsBen5mo ago ↗

    🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea close to an agreement with Atalanta for Marco Palestra for a fee in excess of €50m. Chelsea have also offered a significantly higher wage to Palestra. 🤝 @alex_crook https://t.co/SG38fpUaoT

  • @JacobsBen5mo ago ↗

    🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea close to an agreement with Atalanta for Marco Palestra for a fee in excess of €50m. Chelsea have also offered a significantly higher wage to Atalanta. 🤝 @alex_crook https://t.co/cXKnqC4mkB

  • @JacobsBen5mo ago ↗

    🚨 Agreement in principle for Marco Palestra to join #CFC. Deal to be finalised in next 24 hours. Chelsea and Inter offers not far off after Italian club increased bid. Appeal of Palestra is his versatility. Can also play on the left. Wage will fit into Chelsea’s structure.🇮🇹 https://t.co/IPlqkidoBu

  • @JacobsBen5mo ago ↗

    🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea close to an agreement with Atalanta for Marco Palestra for a fee in the region of €60m. Chelsea have also offered a significantly higher wage to Atalanta. 🤝 @alex_crook https://t.co/oPZ0gxjF5X

Reported as being in talks

Advancing8 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano

🚨🇮🇹 Chelsea are prepared to offer more than €50m for Marco Palestra, while Inter have been in advanced talks at €45m plus €5m for a week. #CFC would also offer higher salary than Inter. Decision up to player and Atalanta now. 🇧🇷 Chelsea also asked for Wesley but AS Roma https://t.co/dAioBHX0t2

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  • @FabrizioRomano5mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Inter will not improve their proposal for Marco Palestra after offering €45m plus €5m add-ons… and Chelsea to offer total package well in excess of €50m. #CFC to offer more to Atalanta & player, Inter wait for a final answer after Palestra guaranteed priority for weeks. https://t.co/573jDpD7qx

  • @FabrizioRomano5mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Chelsea are pushing to seal Marco Palestra deal already this week as Inter will NOT match #CFC proposal. Deal depends on final approval from the player and his camp, then can get done with Atalanta for fee over €50m. Offer to player and Atalanta, higher than Inter’s one. https://t.co/zcpexyuos6

  • @DiMarzio4mo ago ↗

    .@ChelseaFC-Palestra: contratti in fase di stesura https://t.co/8MlWn7wIID

  • @DiMarzio5mo ago ↗

    itChelsea in final negotiations with Atalanta for Palestra agreement

    Stretta finale del @ChelseaFC per Palestra: contatti in corso con l'@Atalanta_BC per l'intesa definitiva

  • @DiMarzio5mo ago ↗

    itChelsea has doubled their wage offer to Palestra and is preparing a formal bid to Atalanta; Inter now pessimistic about the deal

    Sorpasso del @chelseafc per Palestra. Proposta d'ingaggio al giocatore raddoppiata, in arrivo un'offerta formale all'Atalanta: ora l'@inter è pessimista @SkySport https://t.co/9B4CP5szQb

  • @DiMarzio5mo ago ↗

    itChelsea has doubled their wage proposal to Palestra and a formal offer to Atalanta is incoming; Inter now pessimistic about the deal

    Sorpasso del @chelseafc per Palestra: proposta d'ingaggio al giocatore raddoppiata, in arrivo un'offerta formale all'Atalanta: ora l'@inter è pessimista @SkySport https://t.co/9B4CP5szQb

  • @TEAMtalk5mo ago ↗

    🔵 Chelsea are growing increasingly confident of beating Inter Milan to the signing of full-back Marco Palestra 👀 @GraemeBailey✍️ | #CFC #Inter https://t.co/CQ0U9aut4n

Reported at medical stage

Advancing4 reports, led by @DiMarzio

Marco Palestra is set to fly from Italy to the UK tonight to complete his move to @ChelseaFC. @Atalanta_BC @SkySport

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  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Marco Palestra will undergo medical in London on Friday as new Chelsea player. Travelling to England to seal move from Atalanta as Palestra will sign contract until June 2032 plus option until 2033. https://t.co/tzRrRlSIPT

  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🔵🇮🇹 Marco Palestra: “I’m happy to join Chelsea. I’m so happy for this new chapter”. Medical booked tomorrow. 🩺 https://t.co/201OLrDFN3

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Marco Palestra has permission to undergo his Chelsea medical. Formalities set to be completed on Friday. 6+1 contract.🩺 https://t.co/NSkN4bwXpF

Mentioned, no claim either way

Neutral4 reports, led by @DiMarzio@DiMarzio had it first, 5mo ago

itChelsea has been following Palestra for a year and he is ready for the Premier League

L'ex ds del Cagliari, Guido Angelozzi, su Palestra: "Speravo andasse all'Inter. Il Chelsea lo seguiva da un anno, è pronto per la Premier"👇🏻 https://t.co/oylYnHVZk0

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  • @JacobsBen5mo ago ↗

    Inter are trying to finalise a deal to sign Marco Palestra from Atalanta for a fee worth over €50m. However, #CFC have now entered the race for the 21-year-old, as @David_Ornstein called. Palestra has also been offered as an option to both Liverpool and Arsenal.🇮🇹 https://t.co/FW7QVAO6W4

  • @DiMarzio5mo ago ↗

    itChelsea interested in Palestra; player's choice will be decisive

    Incontro tra @Inter e Alessandro Lucci per Palestra. Su di lui però c'è anche il @ChelseaFC: sarà importante la scelta del giocatore @skysport 📹 @LucaBendoni https://t.co/2IgYjhgElY

  • @DiMarzio5mo ago ↗

    itChelsea interested in Palestra

    Incontro tra @Inter e Alessandro Lucci per Palestra. Su di lui però c'è anche il @ChelseaFC: sarà importante anche la scelta del giocatore @skysport 📹 @LucaBendoni https://t.co/t2yCOq9SPd

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Neutral2 reports, led by @DiMarzio@DiMarzio had it first, 5mo ago

itXabi Alonso considers Palestra important for Chelsea's new project; player to discuss with agent and Atalanta

Xabi Alonso considera Palestra importante per il nuovo corso del @ChelseaFC. Il giocatore parlerà con il suo agente e l'@Atalanta_BC per decidere cosa fare https://t.co/mtb4Qz1PJT

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  • @DiMarzio5mo ago ↗

    itChelsea has made enquiries for Palestra alongside Manchester City; the player's priority is to wait for Inter

    Anche il @ChelseaFC , oltre al @ManCity , ha chiesto informazioni per Palestra: la priorità del giocatore è aspettare l’@Inter https://t.co/h93ZPK4fHz

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