Atalanta 
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Will Marco Palestra leave Atalanta and join Newcastle?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Marco Palestra's transfer to Newcastle, as reports suggest a 79% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Newcastle has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Marco Palestra.
- Newcastle has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Marco Palestra (21).
- Newcastle has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Marco Palestra.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Tino Livramento, Kieran Trippier)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Tino Livramento, Malick Thiaw)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Tino Livramento, Kieran Trippier)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Tino Livramento, Malick Thiaw)
Alternatives of Newcastle
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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69.7
74.4
|
Nicola Zalewski |
 Atalanta
|
€18.3M |
|
69.7
69.7
|
Gabriel Suazo |
 Sevilla
|
€3.7M |
|
69.7
69.7
|
Caio Henrique |
 Monaco
|
€13.6M |
|
69.7
69.7
|
Leonardo Spinazzola |
 Napoli
|
€2.2M |
|
69.6
69.6
|
Konstantinos Tsimikas |
 Roma
|
€15.2M |
|
69.6
70.0
|
Maximilian Mittelstädt |
 Stuttgart
|
€18.8M |
|
69.6
76.0
|
Aaron Hickey |
 Brentford
|
€20M |
|
69.4
70.7
|
Joaquín Piquerez |
 Palmeiras
|
€15.6M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Senesi | 06-04-2026 | Report | |
| Luis Suárez | 30-03-2026 | Report | |
| Ben White | 27-03-2026 | Report | |
| Liam Delap | 23-03-2026 | Report | |
| Lamine Camara | 20-03-2026 | Report | |
| Bart Verbruggen | 27-02-2026 | Report | |
| Honest Ahanor | 27-02-2026 | Report | |
| Lorenzo Pellegrini | 13-02-2026 | Report |
Marco Palestra
D, M (R)
Skill: 66.1
Pot: 78.3
Team
Cagliari
Cagliari
Contracted Until
30 Jun 26
ETV
€10.4M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€9.3M – €11.4M
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Who is Marco Palestra?
Marco Palestra (ITA) is a an inverted wing back and currently plays for Cagliari. Marco Palestra is 21 years old (2005/03/03) and he is 186cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 16. Marco Palestra has also been used as a wing back.
Marco Palestra's current transfer value is between €9.3M and €11.4M. His last transfer was from Atalanta to Cagliari in 2025. Cagliari loaned Marco Palestra for free from Atalanta.
Marco Palestra latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
