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Emerson Palmieri to Chelsea: First official pics of star with Blues shirt after Roma move
EMERSON PALMIERI has posed with a Chelsea shirt for the first time as official pictures are released following his transfer from Roma.
Emerson Palmieri poses for official photos after signing for Chelsea
Palmieri has completed his move from Roma to Chelsea in a deal worth a reported £17million.
The Italian left-back becomes Chelsea’s second signing of the January transfer window after the capture of Ross Barkley from Everton.
Pictures of Palmieri holding a Blues shirt had earlier leaked online before Chelsea officially confirmed the transfer.
The 23-year-old posed for photos alongside club director Marina Granovskaia, and is expected to play as understudy to Marcos Alonso.
Take a look through the gallery above to see the best pictures as Emerson Palmieri is officially unveiled as a Chelsea player.