Marco Balestra is the new soccer player: Let's leave Atalanta and sign Rich for 7 years

Marco Balestra has joined Chelsea as a new footballer after a successful season at Cagliari. Press release released by Chelsea: "Chelsea is pleased to announce the signing of Italian international Marco Balestra from Atalanta. Balestra, 21, has signed a contract until 2033 and will join his new team-mates to train at the front under new coach Jacqui Alonso. Balestra, who was chosen as the right defender last season, said, "There were many reasons to choose Chelsea, one of the best teams in the world. I'm really excited to get started. From the first day Chelsey sought me out, I felt great power. I'm looking forward to getting started, meeting all the fans, my teammates and the coach. There are many talented players here, with a very strong squad and a great coach like Jacqui. He expressed to me how he wants to play, which is very interesting and I expect a lot to compete in the Premier League." Palestra, who played 37 matches for Cagliari in the last 2025/26 season, has the best reputation in the world of European football. Earlier this year, he made his debut for Italy's first national team and then earned his second. Welcome to Chelsea, Marco! Atalanta team press release: "Atalanta PC, Marco Palestra announce the permanent transfer of the 21-year-old Italian national team striker to Chelsea Football Club. Marco has grown up in Atalanta's youth team since the age of 10 and has joined the first team. Atalanta PC wishes Marco diversity and a great future in professional life."

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