Marco Palestra
| Date of birth | 03 March 2005 |
| Place of birth | Buccinasco |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Height | 1.86 m |
| Position | Defender |
Marco Palestra played for GS Assago and Internazionale during his youth career.
He joined Chelsea in July 2026 with a seven-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalanta | 01 Jul 2023 | 01 Jul 2026 | |
| Internazionale | 26 Aug 2025 | 31 May 2026 | L |
| Chelsea | 01 Jul 2026 |
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Italy | FIFA World Cup | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | Italy v Northern Ireland | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Play-off semi-final Path A |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Bosnia and Herzegovina v Italy | L | 1-1 (1-4) | FIFA World Cup | Play-off final Path A |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.