Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has secured his future at Stamford Bridge by signing a new contract extension, tying him to the club until 2033.
The news, reported by David Ornstein on his verified X page, confirms that the 21-year-old’s contract has been extended by two years beyond his initial deal.
A Rising Star in the Premier League
Palmer, who joined Chelsea from Manchester City last summer for £40 million, has quickly risen to prominence as one of the Premier League’s standout performers. His debut season in west London was nothing short of spectacular, with the young forward racking up 25 goals and 15 assists across all competitions.
International Success
Palmer’s outstanding form earned him a call-up to the England squad for Euro 2024, where he made a significant impact. He provided the crucial assist for Ollie Watkins’ winning goal in the semi-final and scored the equaliser in the final against Spain, though England ultimately fell short.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Cole Palmer commits future to Chelsea by signing 2yr contract extension. 22yo England attacker already tied down until 2031; terms now through to June 2033. Rewards brilliant debut season after joining from Manchester City @TheAthleticFC #CFC https://t.co/kx4INBlvL7
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 13, 2024
Rewarded for Stellar Performances
The decision to extend Palmer’s contract reflects Chelsea’s confidence in his abilities and rewards his exceptional debut campaign.
Despite the scrutiny Chelsea has faced regarding their transfer strategy since Clearlake Capital’s acquisition of the club from Roman Abramovich, Palmer has proven to be an outstanding success story.
Future Prospects
Palmer featured in Chelsea’s final pre-season game against Inter Milan under new manager Enzo Maresca and is expected to play a key role in the upcoming season. The young forward will have the opportunity to showcase his talent against his former club, Manchester City, in Chelsea’s season opener on Sunday.
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Uncertainty Surrounding Conor Gallagher
While Chelsea has secured Palmer’s future, the situation is less clear for another England international, Conor Gallagher. The midfielder had agreed to a £33.7 million move to Atletico Madrid and completed a medical with the La Liga side. However, complications surrounding a deal involving Samu Omorodion moving in the opposite direction have put the transfer in jeopardy.
Chelsea has requested Gallagher’s return to London while negotiations continue, with Tottenham reportedly maintaining interest in the 24-year-old midfielder. Talks between Atletico and Chelsea are ongoing as both clubs work to finalise the deal.
