# Chelsea sign Italy defender Palestra for £47m

- Published: 2026-07-01T13:28:12Z
- Updated: 2026-07-02T13:06:48Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crkvlv6myreo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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Right-back Marco Palestra, 21, becomes Xabi Alonso's first signing as Chelsea manager.

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