For an extended period, it seemed that Marco Palestra would remain in Serie A, making a move to Inter from Atalanta. However, Chelsea now seems to be in the lead for his signature.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Inter is growing pessimistic about their chances of signing the 21-year-old player, despite having held the leading position in negotiations for many days.
Chelsea has presented an offer that is double what Inter proposed – approximately €5 million per year plus bonuses for a five-year contract, compared to Inter’s €2.5 million. A formal offer to Atalanta is imminent.
The player, in conjunction with the Bergamo club, will now decide which path best suits his future. However, it will be challenging for Inter to maintain their priority status with Palestra and Atalanta, given that the London club is prepared to offer up to €55 million in fixed terms, with additional bonuses.
Inter is reportedly frustrated. They were confident that the former Cagliari player favored their technical project and the prospect of playing in the Champions League.
Nevertheless, the substantial figures offered by Chelsea, along with Xabi Alonso’s clear intention to make Palestra a key component of his team’s project, are heavily influencing the situation. Alonso has explicitly stated his belief in the player’s importance to his squad.
English Translation:
For quite some time, it appeared that Marco Palestra would stay in Serie A and join Inter from Atalanta. However, Chelsea seems to have gained the advantage.
Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Inter is now pessimistic about signing the 21-year-old, even though they were in the leading position for many days.
Chelsea has offered him double what Inter put forward (around €5 million per year plus bonuses for five years, compared to €2.5 million from the Nerazzurri) and a formal offer is about to be made to Atalanta.
The player, along with the Bergamo club, will now decide which option is best for his future, but it will be difficult for Inter to maintain priority for Palestra and Atalanta. In fact, the London club is prepared to offer up to €55 million in fixed terms plus bonuses.
Inter is now annoyed. They were convinced they had the former Cagliari player’s preference regarding the technical project, along with the possibility of playing in the Champions League.
However, the financial figures Chelsea are offering are weighing heavily in their favor, as well as Xabi Alonso’s intention to make him an important part of the project. The Spaniard has already made it clear that he considers him an important player for his team.
