Marco Palestra to Chelsea: Xabi Alonso’s First Transfer Signal Chelsea appear ready to make Marco Palestra the first signing of the Xabi Alonso era, and there is a logic to it that feels very modern, very Chelsea, and very deliberate. The Blues are set to complete a deal for the Italy defender, with the fee […]The post Alonso’s first Chelsea signing set to be announced after hijack transfer deal appeared first on EPL Index - Unofficial Premier League Blog, Stats, Tactics & Podcasts at EPLindex.com.