FC Barcelona is still shaping its roadmap for the next transfer window, and one of the names that has burst onto the scene is Marco Palestra. The right back, who is 21 years old, has become one of the emerging targets for the sporting management led by Deco, which continues to explore the Italian market.
Trained in Atalanta’s system and currently on loan at Cagliari, Palestra is putting together a very solid season in Serie A. His growth has not gone unnoticed, and several of Europe’s giants have already set their sights on him.
Barça steps up its monitoring
According to the latest reports, Barça not only has been following Marco Palestra from a distance, but it has also taken a further step in its interest. Scouts from the Catalan club were present at the match between Cagliari and Napoli to closely analyze his performances. The report is positive: they like his physical capacity, his work up and down the flank and, especially, his technical quality.
In a context where the club is looking to strengthen the fullback positions with young profiles that have room to grow, Palestra fits perfectly into the long-term plans. In addition, his versatility and tactical discipline make him a very attractive option for the style that Hansi Flick intends to implement.
Price on the rise: at least 30 million
The main obstacle for Barça will be financial. Atalanta, the club that owns his rights, has already rejected an offer from Liverpool worth 20 million euros plus add-ons. The stance of the Italian side is clear: it will not negotiate for less than 30 million.
Although this figure is not exorbitant in the current context, it forces FC Barcelona to crunch the numbers. The financial situation is still conditioning every move, and any signing will depend, to a large extent, on the departures that may take place in the summer.
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