LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Marco Palestra is officially a Chelsea player. The Premier League club announced the signing in an official statement, confirming that the full-back joins from Atalanta on a contract running until 2033. He will link up with his new teammates for pre-season training under head coach Xabi Alonso.
Palestra, who was named Serie A’s Best Defender last season, said: “Many things convinced me to join Chelsea, one of the best clubs in the world. I’m really excited to get started. I felt the club’s enthusiasm from the very first day Chelsea showed interest in me. I can’t wait to meet the fans, my teammates and the coach. We have a very strong squad and a manager like Xabi. He explained to me how he wants us to play, and it’s a very exciting project. I’m looking forward to playing in the Premier League.”
“Welcome to Chelsea, Marco!” the club’s statement concluded.
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