Chelsea agree to pay €50 million for Palestra from Atalanta

Chelsea have reached a €50 million agreement with Atalanta to acquire 21‑year‑old full‑back Palestra.

Inter Milan had been hoping to secure the transfer, but the Blues appear to have outbid them.

New manager Xabi Alonso is believed to have played a pivotal role in the deal.

Alonso regards Palestra as a versatile, two‑sided full‑back and sees him as a valuable addition to his squad ahead of his first season at Stamford Bridge.

The player is enthusiastic about the move to Chelsea and is currently negotiating personal terms.

Inter was unable to match Chelsea’s wage offer, though Palestra still aligns with the club’s incentive‑driven structure.

During the summer, the player was also approached by Arsenal and Liverpool as part of England‑side transfer speculation.