Marco Palestra to join Chelsea, medical set for Friday

Short overview
Chelsea have agreed a deal for Atalanta's Marco Palestra. The midfielder will undergo a medical in London on Friday and sign a contract until June 2032 with an option until 2033.
Marco Palestra is set to become a Chelsea player after the club reached an agreement with Atalanta. The midfielder will travel to England to complete the move, with a medical scheduled for Friday in London.
Palestra will sign a contract with Chelsea until June 2032, which includes an option to extend until 2033.
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