Inter legend Beppe Bergomi has weighed in on the information that shall be transferring to Stamford Bridge as an alternative of San Siro this summer time, and the legend has made it clear that he thinks staying in Serie A would have been a better option for the 21-year-old: ‘Inter may have had one other Hakimi’.
Palestra is all set to affix Premier League facet in , with wages reported to be value €5m-€6m per season over the course of a 5 or six-year contract.
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This comes as a blow to the Nerazzurri, who had put aside €50m for the signing of the recently-capped worldwide, who had been tipped as the best substitute for the Actual Madrid-bound .
Bergomi: ‘I nonetheless suppose Inter would have been the proper crew for Palestra’
Bergomi has shared his ideas on the matter in an in-depth interview with .
“I adopted the entire switch saga involving Palestra,” Bergomi started. “I perceive that it’s a supply of delight for a younger lad to go and play in such a aggressive league, however I nonetheless suppose that Inter would have been the proper crew for him.”
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Many supporters really feel that Palestra’s head has been turned by a profitable set of non-public phrases from Chelsea, extra so than for sporting causes provided that Inter are the reigning league and cup champions in Italy, shall be enjoying within the Champions League subsequent time period whereas Chelsea will sit out of the European competitions altogether after their Tenth-place Premier League end in 2025-26.
“I don’t need to put all of it right down to cash,” says Bergomi. “At this age, for me, cash ought to by no means be the deciding issue. A younger participant desires to measure themself in a brand new league, to attempt new challenges.
“However I do perceive that he’ll earn twice as a lot at Chelsea than what he would have obtained right here in Italy. However I don’t need to suppose that it’s only a monetary difficulty for a 21-year-old.”
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 17: Marco Palestra of in motion through the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Cagliari Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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For Bergomi, there is no such thing as a doubt that Inter would have been the proper match for Palestra.
“Sure, it may have been very best for him given how he performs, how he would match into that function. Chivu’s crew, which can nonetheless play in a 3-5-2, brings out the very best qualities in its wing-backs. Inter may have had one other Hakimi, a participant with nice velocity and good method, after saying goodbye to Dumfries, who introduced extra physicality.
“So, for me, Inter would have been the proper crew for Palestra, each when it comes to his enjoyment and for his improvement.”
There are considerations that Palestra’s improvement would possibly stagnate within the Premier League, particularly if he has to accept a spot as an understudy to worldwide at right-back at Stamford Bridge.
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“I hope that he’ll discover a place within the beginning XI and to seek out continuity, even when it received’t be straightforward to slot in or settle instantly in such a aggressive league just like the English one,” says Bergomi.
CAGLIARI, ITALY – FEBRUARY 16: Marco Palestra of Cagliari in motion through the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and at Stadio Sant’Elia on February 16, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photograph by Enrico Locci/Getty Photographs)
“For him, enjoying shall be basic, and that’s additionally the identical for the nationwide crew. However lately particularly with younger Italians who go overseas, there is no such thing as a longer that concern that they may miss out on enjoying for the Azzurri in the event that they go overseas. Take a look at the place , , and play.”
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So, what would Bergomi do with the cash that Inter had put aside for the signing of Palestra if he had been in cost?
“I’m satisfied they’ll be capable to discover the precise resolution, however I’ll repeat that for me, Palestra undoubtedly would have been a great alternative on the precise.
“As for the remaining, Inter have to usher in two gamers in defence, not only one. (Oumar) Solet is ideal for the way Chivu performs. The identical additionally goes for Jones in midfield.
“However, I wouldn’t panic. Do not forget that Inter made their finest signing, , on the ultimate day of the switch window final summer time.”