Overview
- Atalanta confirmed the permanent sale of Marco Palestra to Chelsea in a club statement published on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
- Multiple outlets report the transfer fee as €60 million while some media also say Atalanta negotiated a 10% sell-on clause; the clubs’ statements confirmed the transfer but did not disclose full financial details.
- Chelsea published the signing and media report that Palestra has signed through 30 June 2033 with a reported salary of about €5 million net per season plus bonuses.
- Inter had appeared close to signing Palestra with an offer around €50 million and lower wages for the player, but Chelsea intervened with higher financial terms to secure the move.
- Palestra is an Atalanta academy product who spent last season on loan at Cagliari, he posted a public farewell to Atalanta and gave his first Chelsea quotes about joining Xabi Alonso’s squad, a move that raises his wages and moves him into a more competitive league.