Cole Palmer has been rewarded for his debut season at Chelsea with a two-year contract extension
Palmer signs new two-year deal
Contract runs until 2033
Attacker scored 25 goals in 23-24
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GettyWHAT HAPPENED?
Palmer joined Chelsea from Manchester City last summer, penning an initial eight-year deal with the west London club. Following a debut campaign which saw him score 25 goals and provide 15 assists in 45 appearances, the Blues have added an extra two years to the 22-year-old's contract, which now runs until 2033.
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"I’m delighted to sign this new deal," Palmer said. "I achieved a lot in my first season here and hopefully I can continue to experience great things at this club, both on a personal level and in terms of bringing success and trophies to Chelsea."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Chelsea's decision to spend up to £42.5 million ($54m) was considered something of a risk considering he had only made 19 Premier League appearances for Man City. But he silenced any doubters with a sublime 2023-24 season in which he regularly put Mauricio Pochettino's team on his back, culminating in him winning the Premier League Young Player of the Season award.
Getty ImagesDID YOU KNOW?
It's a very good time to be Palmer right now. Fresh off a Euro 2024 campaign in which he frequently made an impact from off the bench for England – including scoring in the final against Spain – he's also up for the Men's PFA Players' Player of the Year award.