The transfer of Atalanta’s Marco Palestra to Inter Milan appears to be on the verge of completion. His agent has arrived in Milan for negotiations, indicating a significant step forward, even with interest from prominent English clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City.
Palestra has made a notable impact during his loan spell at Cagliari this season, contributing one goal and four assists. His impressive performances have also earned him his debut senior call-ups for the Italian national team.
Set to turn 21 in March, Palestra is reportedly ready for the next stage of his career. Atalanta has indicated they are willing to let him move but are awaiting an offer in the region of €50 million.
Negotiations for Palestra Reach Crucial Stage
The situation seems to be entering a critical phase, as his agent, Alessandro Lucci, was observed in Milan today, a development confirmed by Sportitalia footage.
Premier League clubs, particularly Chelsea and Manchester City, have shown strong interest in the player. However, Palestra has seemingly been leaning towards a move to Inter for some time. At Inter, he could potentially fill the right-sided wing-back role, mirroring fellow Italy international Federico Dimarco in a 3-5-2 formation.
Reports suggest that Inter and Atalanta are close to reaching an agreement valued at €50 million. The presence of Lucci in Milan could signify that negotiations between the clubs are progressing to a more advanced level.
The remaining discussion points reportedly involve bonus structures, a potential sell-on clause, and the possibility of Inter structuring the payment over time.
This financial flexibility is not an issue for Atalanta, who are recognized as one of the few Serie A clubs consistently achieving profitability, a success largely attributed to nurturing young talents like Palestra from their youth academy.
