Chelsea overtake Inter in Marco Palestra pursuit
Chelsea has aggressively entered the race for Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra with a reported €55 million offer, significantly outpacing Inter Milan’s long-standing bid in a dramatic attempt to bolster their defensive ranks.
Chelsea have launched a surprise move for Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra, disrupting Inter Milan’s advanced negotiations for the 21-year-old.
The London club reportedly submitted a €55 million bid, exceeding Inter’s previous offer by €10 million. Reports suggest Chelsea’s proposal also includes a substantially higher wage package, placing immediate pressure on the Italian club to match the financial terms or risk losing the target.
While Inter Milan appeared to be the clear favorites to secure the Italy international, Chelsea’s aggressive intervention, reportedly driven by coach Xabi Alonso, has altered the landscape.
Despite the player’s long-standing preference for a Serie A transition, Atalanta are now weighing Chelsea’s superior financial offer. The final decision remains with the player, as Inter struggles to compete with the Premier League side’s resources.
