Chelsea sign Atalanta and Italian international defender Marco Palestra in £47m deal

Chelsea have signed Italian international defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta in a deal worth £47 million. The transfer represents a significant defensive reinforcement for Chelsea manager Marcos Alonso, who is looking to overhaul his backline following a difficult previous season. Palestra, who has earned international caps for Italy, moves from the Serie A club to bolster Chelsea's defensive options.