Marco Palestra has indicated his preparedness to move to a prominent football club, potentially by the 2026-27 season. This statement comes amidst ongoing speculation linking him with a transfer to Serie A and Coppa Italia champions, Inter Milan.
Palestra Signals Readiness for Top-Tier Club Move
Palestra emerged as one of the standout players in the 2025-26 Serie A season. His impressive performances during his loan spell at Cagliari earned him his first call-ups to the Italian national team.
The 21-year-old is one of just four players in the current 24-man Italy squad with prior senior international experience. Silvio Baldini is set to lead this youthful Azzurri squad in upcoming friendly matches against Luxembourg and Greece.
Speaking to the media from Italy’s training facility in Coverciano on Monday, Palestra openly shared his feeling that he is ready for a departure from Atalanta during the summer transfer window.
“I have always felt ready,” Palestra stated when questioned about whether he believes the timing is right to join a ‘big’ club.
“I want to thank Cagliari and coach Pisacane for my first season as a starter in Serie A. My focus now is on these two games and continuing to grow with Italy. For next season, I hope to develop and improve further, and to compete for even greater objectives.”
Meanwhile, reports from Sunday suggested that Inter Milan is prepared to make Palestra their “priority” signing this transfer window.
The young right-back is reportedly valued at around €50 million. Inter could be particularly motivated to secure his services if they manage to sell Denzel Dumfries, whose contract includes a €25 million release clause. Luis Henrique is also mentioned as a player who might leave the club this summer.
English Translation:
Marco Palestra has stated that he feels “ready” to step up to a big club ahead of the 2026-27 season, as reports continue to link him with a move to Serie A and Coppa Italia champions Inter Milan.
Palestra Puts Inter on High Alert: “Ready” for a Big Club Next Season
Palestra was one of the breakout stars of the 2025-26 Serie A season, impressing while on loan at Cagliari and earning his first caps for the Italy national team as a result.
The 21-year-old is one of only four members of the current 24-man Italy squad who have previously been capped at senior level, as Silvio Baldini prepares to lead his young Azzurri representatives into a pair of international friendlies against Luxembourg and Greece coming up this week.
Palestra spoke to the media from Italy’s training centre at Coverciano on Monday and did not hide the fact that he feels ready to move away from Atalanta during the summer transfer window.
“I’ve always felt ready,” said Palestra when asked if he feels like now is the right time to step up to a ‘big’ club.
“I want to thank Cagliari and the coach Pisacane for my first season as a starter in Serie A. Now I’m focused on these two games and starting over with Italy. For next season, I hope to grow and improve even more, to fight for even higher goals.”
Meanwhile, reports on Sunday claimed that Inter are ready to go all-in and make Palestra their ‘priority’ signing this transfer window.
The young right-back is reportedly valued in the region of €50m, and Inter will be particularly keen to acquire his services if they sell Denzel Dumfries, who has a €25m release clause in his contract. Luis Henrique is also among the Nerazzurri players who could leave the club this summer.
