Marco Palestra to Inter could become the ninth-most expensive full-back deal of all time
Marco Palestra could become one of the most expensive full-backs in football history. The Atalanta BC wide player is a major target for Inter Milan, with the two clubs in talks over a fee above €50m. The deal is likely to be completed at around €53m, bonuses included.
If that happens, Palestra would overtake Riccardo Calafiori — signed by Arsenal from Bologna FC 1909 for €44m plus bonuses in 2024 — as the most expensive Italian full-back or wide defender of all time.
He would also become the most expensive Serie A signing ever in that role, beating Achraf Hakimi, for whom Inter paid Real Madrid €43m. More significantly, he would break into the global top 10 and could rival Kyle Walker for ninth place.
The most expensive full-backs in transfer-market history
Lucas Hernandez - 2019, from Atlético Madrid to Bayern Munich - €80m
Achraf Hakimi - 2021, from Inter Milan to Paris Saint-Germain - €68m
Marc Cucurella - 2019, from Brighton & Hove Albion to Chelsea - €65m
João Cancelo - 2019, from Juventus to Manchester City - €65m
Marc Cucurella - 2026, from Chelsea to Real Madrid - €60m
Ben White -2021, from Brighton & Hove Albion to Arsenal - €58m
Benjamin Mendy - 2017, from AS Monaco to Manchester City- €57.5m
Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 2019, from Crystal Palace to Manchester United - €55m
Kyle Walker - 2017, from Tottenham Hotspur to Manchester City - €53m
Ben Chilwell - 2020, from Leicester City to Chelsea - €50m
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