Atalanta star Marco Palestra's agent Alessandro Lucci was spotted in Milan on June 22 for negotiations with Inter Milan, signaling progress toward a €50m transfer agreement. The 21-year-old right wing-back, currently on loan at Cagliari, scored one goal and provided four assists in 28 appearances this season.
Inter and Atalanta are reported close to an agreement worth €50m. Remaining discussions focus on bonus structure and potential sell-on clauses, with Inter able to spread payments across multiple years—a structure both clubs find acceptable.
Palestra's move to Inter would position him as a right-sided wing-back to mirror Italy international Federico Dimarco in Inter's 3-5-2 formation. While Chelsea and Manchester City showed strong interest, Palestra reportedly favored Inter throughout recent negotiations.
In transfer markets, Palestra's €50m valuation establishes a benchmark for elite young Italian wing-backs; Inter's squad depth improvements could influence squad-strength assessments and market valuations for Serie A defensive talent.