World Cup news is taking up a lot of space at the moment, but at the same time, clubs are working hard to complete the best possible transfer window. If some players have chosen to wait until the end of the tournament before thinking about their future, others do not need a delay since they are not participating in it. This is particularly the case of Marco Palestra.
Having become an Italian international in March (he had honored his first two selections against Northern Ireland and Bosnia-Herzegovina), the Atalanta full-back is experiencing this World Cup at home, in Italy. But everything suggests that he will soon take up residence in England. As revealed by Fabrizio Romano, the 21-year-old is very close to joining Chelsea.
A transfer exceeding 55 million euros
Initially expected to join Inter Milan, the one who comes out of a huge season on loan at Cagliari (37 games, 1 goal, 4 assists) will not have the time to shine in his training club. Chelsea and Atalanta Bergamo have already reached an agreement around a transfer exceeding 55 million euros, including bonuses. The two clubs are finalizing the final details of the operation.
For his part, the player gave the green light to Xabi Alonso. Chelsea offers him a salary much higher than that offered by Inter Milan, who will not be able to compete. According to the Gazzetta dello SportPalestra will indeed receive 6 million euros per season in London. Inter Milan stopped at €2.5 million per year, and has no intention of going any further in this matter. Fabrizio Romano specifies that Malo Gusto is still the subject of interest from Manchester City. This will be a file to follow once the signing of Palestra at Chelsea is made official.
