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A Blues Surprise: Veteran Striker Danny Welbeck Joins Chelsea

Chelsea have stunned the football world by announcing the signing of veteran striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion.

1 HOUR AGO • FOX SPORTS

A Blues Surprise: Veteran Striker Danny Welbeck Joins Chelsea

Former England striker Welbeck joins Chelsea from Brighton

Chelsea has continued its off-season recruitment drive by signing former England international Danny Welbeck from Premier League rival Brighton

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

10 Premier League Transfers You May Have Missed During The World Cup

Business never sleeps, however, and several deals have gone under the radar during the 2026 World Cup.

JULY 22 • FOX SPORTS

10 Premier League Transfers You May Have Missed During The World Cup

Morgan Rogers 'so excited' after sealing British record $156.5M move from Aston Villa to Chelsea

The England World Cup forward Morgan Rogers has completed his British transfer record move from Aston Villa to Premier League rival Chelsea

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Marco Palestra: Why Chelsea have pounced to hijack Inter's move for flying €55m full-back

Another summer, another Chelsea move for a high-potential, young star. This one, though, might just be different. The Blues sprung into life...

JULY 1 • goal

Marco Palestra: Why Chelsea have pounced to hijack Inter's move for flying €55m full-back

Chelsea signs Italy rising star Marco Palestra for $57M while under financial scrutiny from UEFA

Chelsea has signed Italy full back Marco Palestra from Atalanta as the club reshapes its squad following the appointment of Xabi Alonso as manager

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Joins Chelsea through 2033 Palestra signed with Chelsea from Atalanta on a contract through 2033, the club announced.

Impact Palestra arrives at Stamford Bridge having been named Serie A Defender of the Year last season following an impressive campaign on loan at Cagliari, where he made 37 league appearances and stood out for his versatility across both flanks as a full-back and wing-back. The 21-year-old Italian international earned his senior debut for the Azzurri earlier this year before adding a second cap shortly after, underlining his rapid rise to the highest level of the game. He joins Chelsea ahead of pre-season under manager Xabi Alonso, giving the squad an exciting and versatile defensive option heading into the new Premier League campaign.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea agree £47m deal for Serie A sensation as Xabi Alonso closes in on first major transfer

Chelsea have moved swiftly to secure their first major signing of the summer, reportedly reaching a £47 million agreement for Atalanta's ris...

JUNE 24 • goal

Chelsea agree £47m deal for Serie A sensation as Xabi Alonso closes in on first major transfer

Passable performance against Inter Palestra drew five fouls and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 3-0 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Palestra managed to break free a couple of times on the flank, but his teammates had poor aim on his feeds. He has drawn five fouls in three consecutive contests. He has notched one interception in three contests on the trot, adding three shots (one on target), three chances created and three tackles (one won) over that span. This marked his 18th appearance in a row with one or more crosses, for a total of 67 (15 accurate).

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check in Napoli contest Palestra drew three fouls and registered four crosses (one accurate) and one tackle (one won) in Friday's 1-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Palestra launched his usual number of crosses, but his powerful runs were often halted early, and he didn't create a chance, ending a three-game string in that regard. He has posted at least one delivery in 15 consecutive tilts, amassing 60 (13 accurate) and adding 12 shots (two on target), 13 chances created and 20 tackles (11 won) during that stretch, with one goal and one assist.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Italy calls up Federico Chiesa for World Cup playoffs after almost 2-year absence

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa returns to Italy’s team as the Azzurri enter high-stakes World Cup playoffs

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Sends in five crosses in Como tilt Palestra recorded a secondary assist and had five crosses (one accurate), two tackles (one won) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Como.

Impact Palestra often bent the defense with his powerful sprints down the wing and posted his highest tally of crosses in eight games. He was influential on the goal, as he shook free on the right flank and found Adam Obert, who set up Sebastiano Esposito, with a long delivery. He has logged at least one cross in 13 straight games, accumulating 46 (10 accurate), scoring and assisting once and adding 12 shots (two on target) and 19 tackles (10 won) through that stretch. Moreover, he has recorded one interception in three fixtures on the trot.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Middling showing versus Lecce Palestra drew two fouls and recorded one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Monday's 2-0 loss versus Lecce.

Impact Palestra struggled to get going as the opponents keyed in on stopping him. He has swung in at least one cross in 10 straight fixtures, racking up 36 (nine accurate). Additionally, he has registered one or more tackles in the past six rounds, amassing 13 (five won) and adding six shots (one on target) and three chances created in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against Fiorentina Palestra scored one goal and assisted once from three shots (one on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Fiorentina.

Impact Palestra teed up Semih Kilicsoy with a tidy cross and bagged his first goal of the season with a crisp cross-shot. He improved to four assists in the campaign. He launched one or more crosses in seven consecutive fixtures, totaling 29 (eight accurate) and adding seven shots (one on target), eight chances created and 13 tackles (eight won).

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in Juventus tilt Palestra drew two fouls and registered one cross (zero accurate), two clearances and six tackles in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Palestra had fewer opportunities to venture forward than in previous fixtures, but was on point defensively and matched his season high in tackles. He has put up one or more crosses in six consecutive matches, amassing 27 (seven accurate) and logging seven chances created, 11 tackles (seven won) and four off-target shots in that stretch.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dynamic display against Milan Palestra won two of two tackles and registered one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Palestra was the usual force down the wing and set a new season high in crosses, but he wasn't tremendously accurate. He has launched multiple deliveries in the last three matches, amassing 13 (three accurate) and adding two shots (zero on target), two chances created and four tackles (all won) in that stretch.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Atalanta Palestra drew five fouls and had two shots (zero on goal), one tackle (zero won), two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Palestra was often roughed up before he could get going and wasn't as impactful as in previous tilts, failing to launch a cross for just the second time in the campaign and snapping a five-game streak of performances with at least one scoring chance. He provided two assists in the last four rounds and has taken at least one shot in the past three, totaling five (one on target).

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wreaks havoc in Juventus game Palestra assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and six tackles (four won) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Juventus.

Impact Palestra was pretty much uncatchable in the first half and teed up Sebastiano Palestra after pickpocketing an opponent and sprinting toward the baseline. It's his second assist in a row and the third this year. He set a new season high in tackles and has registered at least one in eight straight matches, totaling 23 (17 won), with 20 crosses (10 accurate), 15 clearances and six key passes.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collects point against Genoa Palestra drew three fouls and assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Palestra was energetic on the wing as usual and found Gennaro Borrelli in the box with a precise delivery on his team's first goal, providing his second assist of the season. He has launched multiple crosses in the last five games, piling up 12 (eight accurate) and adding four key passes and six clearances. He failed to win a tackle after doing so in the past six matches.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in service Palestra registered six crosses (zero accurate) and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Inter Milan.

Impact Palestra didn't have a single accurate cross, which contributed to Cagliari's poor attack. The midfielder has to be more accurate if Cagliari wish to beat a stiff Udinese defense next Sunday. Udinese have allowed just five goals through four Serie A matches.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Lecce Palestra assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 2-1 victory over Lecce.

Impact Palestra got the nod over Gabriele Zappa on the right flank and was highly impactful. He teed up Andrea Belotti with a square ball after sprinting past the offside trap. He's poised to remain involved despite the veteran competition, as he has shown well whenever called upon. He has recorded one shot on target, four chances created, seven crosses (one accurate) and four clearances in three games (two starts), with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Belotti brace helps Cagliari down Lecce in Serie A

Andrea Belotti has scored in each half and Cagliari has come from behind to beat Lecce 2-1 in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Loaned to Cagliari Palestra has joined Cagliari on loan from Atalanta.

Impact Palestra departs Atalanta temporarily to seek more regular minutes and will contribute to replacing Nadir Zortea along with Gabriele Zappa and Riyad Idrissi. He featured 12 times (three starts) in the past campaign, logging three key passes, 14 crosses (five accurate) and six tackles, with no clean sheets.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in two crosses in Genoa tilt Palestra had two crosses (one accurate), one interception, one clearance and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Genoa.

Impact Palestra drew his first start of the season after dealing with an injury and an extended spell with the second team in Serie A and was energetic on the wing, picking up stats on both ends. He could get the call again over Raoul Bellanova and Davide Zappacosta in the season finale. He has appeared 11 times (two starts) this campaign but hadn't put up stats in his previous displays.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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