Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer |
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| Nationality | Italian |
| Date of Birth | 03/03/2005 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Buccinasco, Italy |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Marco Palestra
Palestra made his first competitive Premier League start for Chelsea in the home match against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, lining up in head coach Xabi Alonso's starting XI. The start came after he had featured off the bench in the previous three league games.
Palestra made his Chelsea and Premier League debut as a substitute in a 5-1 home win over Bournemouth. The appearance came after he had recovered from a thigh injury that had delayed his introduction to the squad.
Chelsea completed the signing of Marco Palestra from Atalanta on a seven-year contract running to 2033. The fee was reported as up to around £47 million including add-ons, making it a record sale for Atalanta. The move followed his successful loan season at Cagliari in Serie A.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Italian professional footballer who plays as a right-back or right wing-back for Chelsea in the Premier League and has been capped by the Italy national team. He joined Chelsea from Atalanta in July 2026 on a deal running to 2033. |
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| Playing style | Versatile full-back and wing-back who is known for progressive running and take-ons. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 186 cm |
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| Preferred foot | Right |
| Position | Right-back / right wing-back |
| Shirt number | 2 |
Career
| Youth | Began playing football with GS Assago, spent a year in Inter Milan's academy, then joined Atalanta's academy in 2014 and was converted from central midfielder to winger and then right-back. |
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| Atalanta | Promoted to the newly created Atalanta U23 side for its debut season in Serie C (2023–24). Won the UEFA Europa League (2023/24) with Atalanta. |
| Cagliari | Spent the 2025–26 season on loan at Cagliari, making 37 Serie A appearances, scoring once and providing four assists, and was named Serie A Defender of the Season. |
| Chelsea | Signed a seven-year contract with Chelsea on 1 July 2026, with a transfer fee reported up to around £47 million including add-ons. Made his Premier League debut as a substitute in a 5-1 home win over Bournemouth on 10 October 2026. Made his first Premier League start in the home match against Manchester United on 31 October 2026. |
| International | Youth international for Italy at U19 and U21 level; earned his senior Italy debut in 2026 and has since added a second cap. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was originally a central midfielder before being converted into a winger and later a right-back during his youth development. | |
| 2. Ranked second in Serie A for completed take-ons in the 2025/26 season. | |
| 3. Was named Serie A Defender of the Season for 2025/26. | |
| 4. His transfer to Chelsea was reported as the biggest sale in Atalanta's history. |
