Marco Palestra revealed why he chose to sign for Chelsea
Newly signed Chelsea defender Marco Palestra revealed that personal conversations detailing tactical roles under new boss Xabi Alonso strongly influenced his permanent transfer from Atalanta.
Italian defender Marco Palestra has expressed major excitement following his permanent transfer from Atalanta to Chelsea, describing the move as a fulfillment of childhood ambitions.
The versatile 21-year-old wing-back, who completed his high-profile switch to London yesterday, revealed that the distinct allure of playing at Stamford Bridge made the choice straightforward once the Premier League club finalized its official approach.
Crucially, Palestra emphasized the massive structural influence of newly appointed head coach Xabi Alonso during initial negotiations.
He disclosed that personal conversations with the Spanish tactician regarding squad deployment and defensive game models provided overwhelming clarity to his decision.
Ready to adapt to English football immediately, the defender outlined a clear competitive goal to achieve elite silverwares under the new project.
