{"id":49122,"date":"2026-06-24T04:12:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T08:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/chelsea-move-towards-signing-serie-a-wing-back-romano-admits-lets-go\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T04:12:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T08:12:11","slug":"chelsea-move-towards-signing-serie-a-wing-back-romano-admits-lets-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/chelsea-move-towards-signing-serie-a-wing-back-romano-admits-lets-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea move towards signing Serie A wing-back, Romano admits: &#8216;Let&#8217;s go&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/chelsea-move-towards-signing-serie-a-wing-back-romano-admits-lets-go\/#Chelsea_entered_the_race_late_and_hijacked_the_move\" >Chelsea entered the race late and hijacked the move<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/chelsea-move-towards-signing-serie-a-wing-back-romano-admits-lets-go\/#Signs_of_plans_under_Xabi_Alonso\" >Signs of plans under Xabi Alonso<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelsea have pulled off a major transfer hijack, with Marco Palestra set to join the club from Atalanta after a verbal agreement was reached between all parties involved.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>Chelsea have agreed a package worth more than 55 million euros, including a sell clause, for the Italian right wing-back, according to Fabrizio Romano.<\/p>\n<div id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The 21-year-old is expected to sign a long-term deal, adding another exciting young player to Xabi Alonso.<\/p>\n<p>This was a bold move by Chelsea, as Inter Milan had been pushing hard to sign the Palestra.<\/p>\n<p>Italian reports suggested that Inter were close to a deal, but Chelsea quickly stepped in and offered Atalanta a strong package.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_entered_the_race_late_and_hijacked_the_move\"><\/span>Chelsea entered the race late and hijacked the move<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Palestra is considered one of Italy&#8217;s most exciting young defenders.<\/p>\n<p>He spent last season on loan at Cagliari, playing regularly and contributing one goal and four assists in Serie A, earning him recognition in Italy&#8217;s top team.<\/p>\n<p>talkSPORT reports that Chelsea have doubled Inter&#8217;s contract offer for the player, while The Times reports that the Blues are set to pay around \u00a347.5m for the defender.<\/p>\n<p>For Alonso, the appeal is clear. Palestra can play as a right wing-back and is also comfortable playing on the opposite flank, giving Chelsea tactical flexibility in a system that can rely heavily on width and attacking full-backs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_of_plans_under_Xabi_Alonso\"><\/span>Signs of plans under Xabi Alonso<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The deal also raises questions about the current full-back group.<\/p>\n<p>Reece James remains a key figure, but Chelsea need reliable depth and Maro Gusto has been linked with Manchester City.<\/p>\n<p>This deal is expensive, but understandable. The Blues are not just buying a back-up, they are buying a player they believe can develop into one of the best wing-backs in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Although the deal has not been officially announced, Romano&#8217;s &#8216;here we go&#8217; is clear: Chelsea beat Inter for one of Italy&#8217;s most promising defensive talents.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Report: Chelsea withdraw from Tottenham midfield raid as transfer priorities change<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea have pulled off a major transfer hijack, with Marco Palestra set to join the club from Atalanta after a verbal agreement was reached between all parties involved.Chelsea have agreed a package worth more than 55 million euros, including a sell clause, for the Italian right wing-back, according to Fabrizio Romano. 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