“I feel ready” – Atalanta’s Marco Palestra keen to take big leap
“I feel ready” – Atalanta’s Marco Palestra keen to take big leap Serie A side Atalanta will have Marco Palestra back in their squad next season, with the Italian impressing a lot in his ongoing loan at Cagliari. This has seen him play for the Italian national team but it has also come with interest from a host of major clubs within the shores of Italy and even abroad. As things stand though, Palestra will return to Atalanta in the summer.
His future will be decided after that, with the versatile wing-back very much capable of playing for La Dea, even if no clubs end up signing him. Palestra spoke to DAZN – via Calciomercato , about his situation. He made it clear that he is ready to play for a bigger club.
“Jumping to a big club? I feel ready, but it’s been a year where I’ve gained more confidence with every game I’ve played. I have to feel ready; everyone who plays football must have ambitions that lead them to become a top player.
I don’t feel special. “S ure, I use both feet because there are some things I prefer to do with my left, like when I’m targeting a player, but when it comes to kicking, I’m more right-footed. It’s natural.
” When asked if his long-term future can lie at Atalanta, the Azzurri player responded: “I had wonderful experiences at Atalanta from when I was little until last year, which was my first in Serie A. I had a great time. Winning the Europa League?