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Marco Palestra

I hope he never, ever, tries a no look pass anywhere on the stamford bridge pitch.

Having said that, he's italian and therefore probably will be good defending. fingers crossed.

 
He's well thought of here. Came through the Atalanta academy, one of the better, more successful development programs. Loaned to Cagliari for a season, a standard Atalanta procedure to widen young players' experience.
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Similar was said of Casadei though.

Its an upgrade on Gusto, which isn't hard, so i am happy about that. But i have genuinely got to the stage where i am meh over any signing coming from a foreign league. Once we have had a season or two from them to see if there can take the physicality and pace of the league then maybe. I think that Hato is now starting to acclimatize to our league and looks a solid signing, but there are so many ineffectual players in the group that just aren't up to it.

At least this lad appears to have the right physical attributes to be present and physically adept at the back post when the crosses come raining in, rather than the pretty useless Gusto.

 
Similar was said of Casadei though.

Its an upgrade on Gusto, which isn't hard, so i am happy about that. But i have genuinely got to the stage where i am meh over any signing coming from a foreign league. Once we have had a season or two from them to see if there can take the physicality and pace of the league then maybe. I think that Hato is now starting to acclimatize to our league and looks a solid signing, but there are so many ineffectual players in the group that just aren't up to it.

At least this lad appears to have the right physical attributes to be present and physically adept at the back post when the crosses come raining in, rather than the pretty useless Gusto.
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Casadei was a CM and playmaker who couldn't make the step up from under age. A shame. A season on loan at Leicester under Maresca did him no favours. Anyway, altogether different from a FB. Wait a season or two? End up bemoaning we didn't act sooner.

 
The lad seems good although another indication of our confusing transfer policy as I thought we were looking to sign experienced players, who are Premiership-ready? Malo Gusto - who is now Premiership-ready - will have an awesome season at Citeh now most likely. It is good to sign the young lads but we do need to balance that out a bit with a few grown ups.

 
Never seen him play, so dont really have an opinion on him.

Happy that its seems like an Alonso signing, no links to City or Joe Shields.

Still very raw though, less than 100 appearances again. We will see. Does this mean a definate wing back system? James at right centre back? Would be stramge to pay so much money, then dont play him in the position he has exploded onto the scene in.

If its wing backs, Hato and Neto would not cut it for me on the left, Barco not really that player either.

Been impressed with Maxi Araujo, seen some links with us.

 
Newcastle were after him. They were knocked back. A deal was agreed with Inter. €45 million plus add ons and a % resale clause. Chelsea gazumped them. Alonso called him personally, said he wanted him. Chelsea offered €57 million, plus add ons and a 10% resale clause. Inter are spewing with Atalanta. As are their fans.

 
So, between this apparent deal and the players lined up from Strasbourg, absolutely nothing has changed. I wonder what Alonso’s position/feelings are about this.

 
So, between this apparent deal and the players lined up from Strasbourg, absolutely nothing has changed. I wonder what Alonso’s position/feelings are about this.
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Alonso wants Palestra. Called him to tell him so.

 
Alonso wants Palestra. Called him to tell him so.
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Well that’s ok then. Although the cost sound a little high, but I guess we need to trust Alonso’s judgement.

And I suppose most of the Strasbourg stuff was probably happening before anyone had even thought about Alonso.

 
Can't disagree with those saying this feels like your typical BlueCo signing.

Young, less than 100 senior appearances, big transfer fee.
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I really can't get excited about another 21 year old, regardless of how talented they are.

The biggest issues we need to address are maturity, leadership and experience. Don't think this lad ticks any of these boxes.

 
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