In an exciting transfer development, Chelsea Football Club has officially announced the signing of talented English attacker Cole Palmer from Manchester City.
The 21-year-old joins the Blues on a long-term contract, with the option of an extra year.
Palmer himself confirmed the move, expressing his gratitude towards his boyhood club, Manchester City, for their support throughout the years. Now, he embarks on a new chapter in his career as part of Chelsea’s ambitious project.
The young forward could potentially make his debut for Chelsea during Saturday’s Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge.
Palmer expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “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 here.”
Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, praised Palmer’s abilities and highlighted his experience of winning the Premier League and Champions League. They also mentioned his impressive performances for England during the European Under-21 Championships.
Chelsea views Palmer’s arrival as an addition of further quality and versatility to their attacking unit.
During his time at Manchester City, Palmer accumulated 41 appearances across all competitions, contributing with six goals and two assists.
In the current season, the talented forward has already found the net twice in three matches, scoring against Arsenal in the Community Shield and Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup.
Despite making a substitute appearance in Manchester City’s opening Premier League match against Burnley, Palmer has remained on the bench for their subsequent fixtures against Newcastle United and Sheffield United.
Earlier speculations linked Palmer with a potential move to West Ham United, but it seems Manchester City rejected the Hammers’ loan offer.
Chelsea, however, has made a significant financial commitment, reportedly paying around £40m upfront, with an additional £2.5m in potential add-ons.
This transfer has pushed Chelsea’s total spending under owner Todd Boehly beyond the £1bn mark.