Notebook
Daily Notebook · August 26, 2026
Young talents in the spotlight: from Florenzi's advice to the market moving between Italy and abroad, here's what's brewing.
Marco Palestra
ClubChelsea
PositionTerzino destro
Born2005 · 21 y/o
WhereAbroad
In 203025 y/o
Value (Transfermarkt, Jul 2026)€35M
Market value trend (€M)
2026-042026-07
◉ Latest performances
25 August 2026
Chelsea — Tottenham
· Premier League
Played a high-level match demonstrating ability to quickly adapt to English football
source: Tribuna.com◉ News on Palestra
Performance
Palestra impresses on Chelsea debut against Tottenham
The young Italian defender impressed in his first appearance with the Blues. A quality performance that confirms the ambitions of the Italian talent.
Performance
Palestra's Chelsea debut raises questions after first appearance
Marco Palestra made his Chelsea debut, but the event raised questions about the circumstances and conditions of his first appearance.
Performance
Palestra impresses on Chelsea debut: class on display
Marco Palestra shone at Stamford Bridge in his first appearance with the Blues, treating fans to moments of quality football featuring technically refined play.
News
Italy's young talents under 21 for the future: from Inacio to Pio Esposito
The Italian Federation is banking on a new generation of players under 21. Among the names being monitored are Samuele Inacio, Luca Reggiani, Marco Palestra and Francesco Pio Esposito, already promoted by Baldini.
Notebook
Daily Notebook · July 24, 2026
Inter sparkles in training with youngsters, Torino welcomes Casadei. Santini analyzes market moves, Benassi bets on Italian talents abroad.
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Daily Notebook · July 22, 2026
Market movements for Italian talents: from the race for Koleosho to Fortini's future, through young goalkeepers and Inter's strategies toward 2030.
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Daily Notebook · July 19, 2026
Five young talents in the spotlight: from Chelsea monitoring our prospects to Torino working on midfield, from Fiorentina pushing for Koleosho to injury concerns at Parma.
Transfers
Cagliari's Mario Siddi Facility Secured for 2026/27 Season
The Municipality of Cagliari has confirmed the availability of the Mario Siddi Sports Facility for the 2026/27 season, ensuring continuity for the city's sports infrastructure.
News
Atalanta's Young Talents in the Spotlight: Palestra and Ahanor Attracting Premier League Interest
After Marco Palestra, Honest Ahanor could also be heading to the Premier League from Atalanta. The Bergamo club prepares another significant profit from its youth academy.
Transfers
Inter Target Young Talent: Esposito and Palestra in Focus Amid Market Activity
Inter step up their pursuit of young Italian prospects with Francesco Pio Esposito and Marco Palestra under close observation. Negotiations ongoing with Udinese for creative attacking profiles.
Transfers
Inter's Palestra Move Falls Through: Focus Shifts to Cambiaso and Kayode
Inter's move for Palestra failed to materialize. The Nerazzurri are now considering Italian defenders including Cambiaso and Kayode, reinforcing their focus on homegrown talent.
Transfers
Premier League auction complicates Inter's Palestra pursuit
Inter's chase for Marco Palestra becomes tougher: Premier League interest drives valuations above €50m, while Matteo Cocchi fails to emerge as a convincing alternative for the Nerazzurri.
News
Juventus Eyes Leoni, Inter Monitor Kayode as Palestra Alternative, Napoli Chase Bouaddi
Italy's top clubs remain active in scouting rising talents. Juventus is monitoring Giovanni Leoni, while Inter keeps tabs on Michael Kayode as a potential backup option if Palestra deal falls through.
Transfers
Palestra Priority at Inter: Club Clarifies Offer Details and Cocchi Situation
Inter clarifies the negotiations regarding Marco Palestra, reaffirming the Nerazzurri's priorities. The statement also includes an update on Matteo Cocchi's situation.
News
The U21s on the road to Euro 2027: the spine of Italy's future national team
Pafundi, Zeroli and Palestra headline the qualifying squads: today's U21 group is the Azzurri core that will dream of the 2030 World Cup.