Chelsea and Marco Palestra.
During Chelsea’s summer transfer business.
Chelsea are set to sign Atalanta defender Marco Palestra for more than £43m, making him Xabi Alonso’s first major addition. The Italy international had previously been expected to join Inter Milan.
Chelsea reportedly moved quickly on personal terms, with Alonso approving the deal before officially starting on 1 July. Palestra is valued as a flexible full-back or wing-back option for the new manager’s rebuild.