Cole Palmer has extended his contract with English Premier League club Chelsea, according to reports.
Cole Palmer Signs Contract Extension At Chelsea
Palmer is expected to receive a higher salary in his new deal, as he is being rewarded for his stellar display in the 2023/24 season.
Cole Palmer’s contract at Chelsea which was previously set to expire in 2030 and included the option for a further year, will now run until June 2033.
Reports indicate that the Blues are intensifying efforts to make it official before the commencement of the 2024/25 season.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, paperwork has been signed and a confirmation on the contract extension will be made in the coming days.
Palmer joined Chelsea from Manchester City on September 1, 2023, for a fee of €47 million.
The 22-year-old made 45 appearances for the Stamford Bridge side in his first season at the club, scoring 25 goals and providing 15 assists across all competitions.
It will be fascinating to see if Cole Palmer can replicate his astonishing display last term in the 2024/25 season.
Palmer remains an important player at Chelsea and he is expected to lead their charge for glory in the coming season.
Who Is Cole Palmer?
He is an English professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team.
Palmer’s Personal Information?
Cole Palmer was born on May 6, 2002, in Manchester, England, to father Jermaine Palmer and mother Marie Palmer.
Jermaine is a dental engineer, while Marie is a dyslexia assessor. Palmer grew up in Wythenshawe and he has one sister.
Apparently, Cole Palmer’s father played Sunday league football for about two decades, and the Chelsea star regularly watched him.
Cole Palmer’s Market Value And Net Worth?
His market value is €80 million according to Transfermarkt, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of €6 million – €80 million.
Cole Palmer’s Salary At Chelsea?
Palmer was previously earning about €87,000 per week, but according to reports, his new contract will see him experience a pay rise.
Cole Palmer’s Career Stats?
Palmer has made 86 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 31 goals and providing 17 assists across all competitions.
Internationally, Cole Palmer has made 9 appearances for England, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
Cole Palmer has represented just 2 clubs thus far in his career, namely; Chelsea and Manchester City.
Cole Palmer’s Achievement?
He has won several trophies in his career, including; 3 Premier League titles, 1 UEFA Champions League, 1 UEFA Super Cup, 1 English League Cup, and 1 English FA Cup.
Chelsea
The Blues commence the season on Sunday, August 16, 2024, with a home game against Manchester City.
Cole Palmer is expected to feature in that game, as Chelsea hope to return to winning ways following a dismal outing in preseason.
The Stamford Bridge club faced Manchester City on August 3, 2024, with the Cityzens coming out victorious 4-2.
Both clubs met thrice in the 2023/24 season, with Pep Guardiola’s side unable to defeat Chelsea in their league meetings.
Manchester City only outwitted the Blues 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-final on April 20, 2024, and it will be interesting to see where the pendulum will swing on Sunday, April 16, 2024.
