Rising star Marco Palestra to receive deserved Italy call-up

Cagliari’s Marco Palestra is set for a milestone moment in his career after receiving a significant signal from the national team setup.

According to L’Unione Sarda (via TuttoCagliari), Italy head coach Rino Gattuso has included the young wing-back in his pre-call-up list for the upcoming World Cup qualifying playoffs.

Notably, a formal letter has already been sent to the player, who is currently on loan from Atalanta, to inform him of the selection. The call-up arrives as a reward for Palestra’s exceptional consistency and growth during his time in Sardinia, where he has become a regular fixture in the starting lineup.

Furthermore, the report indicates that Gattuso and his staff have been closely monitoring his development, concluding that his recent performances deserve recognition on the international stage.

Indeed, the inclusion of Palestra highlights Gattuso’s desire to integrate fresh energy into the Azzurri squad ahead of such high-stakes fixtures. For the Atalanta loanee, the move represents a major career breakthrough, validating the decision to send him to Cagliari to gain vital Serie A experience.