Inter Milan right-back Marco Palestra debuts for Chelsea in Tottenham friendly

Marco Palestra, the 2005‑born right‑back who left Inter Milan for Chelsea, made his first appearance for the London club in a pre‑season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur. Playing on the right flank, he impressed with offensive thrusts and solid defending, earning praise from Italian media.

Meanwhile, Inter head coach Cristian Chivu highlighted the club’s ongoing search for a permanent right‑back. After a recent friendly win over Manchester City in Hong Kong, Chivu said the squad is still evaluating options such as Andy Diouf, Federico Dimarco and Luis Henrique, while negotiations for other targets have cooled. The club aims to resolve the position before the new season begins.