Chelsea have completed the signing of England U-21 striker Cole Palmer from champions Manchester City for an initial £40m.
Cole Palmer was part of the England squad that won the European Under-21 Championship earlier this summer, and he is Man City’s academy product.
Speaking on his move to the West London, he said: “I’m excited to get started and it feels great to sign.”
“I’ve joined Chelsea because the project here sounds good and because of the platform I will have to try to showcase my talents.”
“It is a young and hungry squad and, hopefully, we can do something special.”
Pep Guardiola reiterated in that past that the England youngster will not be leaving the club on loan, hence the permanent deal from Chelsea.
West Ham were reportedly interested in signing the player earlier this summer but it was turned down because it was for a loan.
Chelsea co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, speaking on the signing said: “Cole arrives with the experience of winning the Premier League and Champions League and adds further quality and versatility to our attacking unit.”
“He has showcased his talent and potential in the most challenging environments and delivered on the international stage for England at the European Under-21 Championships.”
“He is undoubtedly ready for this next step and we are delighted it will be with Chelsea.”
Cole Palmer
Cole Jermaine Palmer is an English professional footballer who was born on 6th May, 2002 and he will play as an attacking midfielder or winger for Chelsea.
Palmer was born in Wythenshawe, Manchester and he has represented England at youth level.
He was a boyhood fan who joined Manchester City at under-eight level and moved through the Academy age groups before captaining the under-18s during the 2019–20 season.
Road To Chelsea
Palmer made his first-team debut for Man City on 30 September 2020, in a 3–0 away win over Burnley in the fourth round of the EFL Cup.
The Englishman scored his first goal on 21st September, 2021 in a 6–1 win over League One team Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Cup.
Palmer scored the first goal in the 2023 FA Community Shield against Arsenal on 6th August, 2023 after replacing Erling Haaland in the second half.
Palmer scored the equalizer in the 2023 UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla 10 days after, which saw Pep’s men win 5–4 on penalties after the match finished 1–1.
Palmer officially joined fellow Premier League club Chelsea on a seven-year contract on 1st September, 2023 with an option of additional year.
The amount involved was initially undisclosed. However, reports confirmed that the Blues paid the sum of £40 million, plus £2.5 million in add-ons for Palmer.
