Emerson Palmieri reflects on West Ham exit: “Before the transfer, I spent 50 days training alone”

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Speaking exclusively to Calciomercato, Emerson Palmieri reflected openly on his departure from West Ham United, his growth in English football, and his determination to reclaim a place in the Italy squad.

The Italy international joined Marseille from the Hammers late in the summer transfer window.

Speaking about his exit, he revealed that he once feared that the move will fall through due to West Ham’s insistence.

He said: “Two weeks earlier, I had already given De Zerbi the OK; the clubs needed to reach an agreement. I was a little nervous because I was afraid they wouldn’t reach an agreement, but the manager and Benatia wanted me so much that they waited until the…