Transfer: ‘Exciting’ – Marco Palestra reveals who he spoke to before joining Chelsea

New Chelsea signing, Marco Palestra, has revealed that he had an ‘exciting’ conversation with the club’s manager, Xabi Alonso, before officially joining the Blues from Serie A club Atalanta.

The 21-year-old defender has signed a contract through to 2033 and will join his new team-mates for pre-season under manager Alonso.

“I’m very excited to get started. I’ve felt the energy since the first day Chelsea wanted me. I can’t wait to start, see all the fans, my team-mates and the manager,” Palestra said via Chelsea’s website on Wednesday.

“We have so many talented players here, a very strong squad and manager in Xabi. He has spoken to me about how he wants us to play, which is exciting, and we can’t wait to compete in the Premier League.”

Palestra earned his senior debut for Italy earlier this year, which was quickly followed by a second cap for the Azzurri.