- Brazilian defender Emerson Palmieri has completed a move to Chelssea
- The 23-year-old defender joined the Blues from Italian club Roma
- He will be at Stamford Bridge for the next four years
Current Premier League champions Chelsea have completed the signing of Brazilian defender Emerson Palmieri, and the 23-year-old will be at Stamford Bridge for the next four years.
Chelsea were initially linked with Juventus defender Alex Sandro, but the Italian club refused to do any business with the Blues.
The Blues' gaffer Antonio Conte then turned his attention to Brazilian defender Emerson Palmieri before Italian club Roma finally agreed to sell him on Tuesday night, January 30.
Emerson Palmieri completes move to Chelsea from Roma (photo: CFC)
Emerson Palmieri is reported to have completed a £17.5 million move to Chelsea from Roma and he is expected to be a cover up for Marcos Alonso.
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Palmieri began his career at Santos in 2012 and spent a year on loan at Palmero before joining Roma in 2015. He will wear number 33 shirt at Chelsea.
"I came here because it’s a great team with a great history.
"Today I am realizing one of my dreams to pull on the shirt of such a great club.
"English football is something I have been watching since I was 15 years old. It is a really beautiful game over here but it is going to be even more beautiful to play it." Palmieri was quoted to have said by UK Sun.
Chelsea are currently occupying third position on the Premier League table with 50 points from 24 games played so far this season.
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