Chelsea signs defender Marco Palestra

London: Chelsea football club announced Wednesday the signing of defender Marco Palestra from Italian club Atalanta on a seven-year contract.

Chelsea have signed Marco Palestra from Serie A club Atalanta on a contract until 2033, the club said in a statement on its website.

The 21-year-old Marco Palestra is one of the most promising players in Serie A and won the Serie A Best Defender award for the 2025-26 season.