🚨🗣 Marco Palestra on why he chose Chelsea:
“We are world champions! Xabi Alonso was also crucial, he explained me the project, he’s a top coach”.
(@ChelseaFC) #CFC
I have had two conversations with him and I’m very happy because he told me what he wanted from me. I’m very happy to know him and to start training with Chelsea."
~ @ChelseaFC
Marco Palestra on Xabi Alonso's influence:
🗣 "I feel a lot of energy from him. Also, he is one of the best managers in the world [as you can see when] he won at Bayer Leverkusen. It’s important for me to have Xabi Alonso as the manager.
🗣 Marco Palestra: "He [Xabi Alonso] has spoken to me about how he wants us to play, which is exciting, and we can’t wait to compete in the Premier League."
~ @ChelseaFC
🗣 Marco Palestra: "I’m very excited to get started. I’ve felt the energy since the first day Chelsea wanted me. I can’t wait to start, see all the fans, my team-mates and the manager.
We have so many talented players here, a very strong squad and manager in Xabi."
🚨🔵 OFFICIAL: Marco Palestra signs as new Chelsea player.
“I’m very excited to get started. I’ve felt the energy since the first day Chelsea wanted me, can’t wait to start; see all the fans, team mates and manager”.
“We have so many talented players here, a very strong squad, and manager in Xabi. He spoke to me about how he wants us to play, which is exciting”.
🔵✍🏻 Chelsea and Atalanta have signed all documents for Marco Palestra deal, set to be announced.
Six year contract with an option to extend. Via @FabrizioRomano
‼️ Chelsea are getting dead serious about Granit Xhaka.
Xhaka wants to go back to London and is pushing hard to reunite with Xabi Alonso.
~ @FabrizioRomano
‼️ Chelsea are getting dead serious about Granit Xhaka.
Xhaka wants to go back to London and is pushing hard to reunite with Xabi Alonso.
~ @FabrizioRomano
🚨🔵 Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Pep Chavarría as new left back, green light from the player.
Chavarría wants Chelsea and wants to play for Xabi Alonso.
Club to club talks underway with Rayo Vallecano and deal close. ⏳
🎥 https://t.co/yCaevFf0vm
🚨🇦🇷 No changes on Enzo Fernández story as always mentioned: zero talks between Real Madrid and Chelsea despite different reports.
He’s appreciated by Real but one of 5 names on the list + zero club to club talks so far.
🎥 https://t.co/51PJ7Q89xS…
🚨🔵 Chelsea are in club to club talks with Rayo Vallecano for Pep Chavarría as new left back.
Initial contact made with player keen on the move, as @MatteMoretto reported.
🎥➕ https://t.co/51PJ7Q89xS…
🚨🔵 EXCL: Everton are set to sign Chelsea academy product Arthur Barratt, fee agreed for a permanent transfer.
The 2009 born midfielder had interest from several other PL clubs, but #EFC see him as an important investment in their strategy to secure young talents.🚨
🚨💸 Chelsea receive £17m compensation fee from Enzo Maresca-Manchester City deal.
“In the circumstances and given the mutual respect between clubs, a confidential settlement has been reached with Manchester City, which includes the payment of compensation”.