Chelsea has officially announced the signing of Cole Palmer, an England Under-21 international, from Manchester City.
Palmer has inked a seven-year contract with the option for the club to extend it by another year at Stamford Bridge.
He will be integrating into Mauricio Pochettino’s squad ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest.
Palmer expressed his eagerness, stating, “I’m excited to get started, and it feels great to sign.”
He cited Chelsea’s promising project and the platform it offers to showcase his talents as compelling reasons for his decision.
Co-sporting directors, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, emphasized Palmer’s experience of winning the Premier League and Champions League, underlining the additional quality and versatility he brings to the attacking unit.
They also praised his performance on the international stage for England during the European Under-21 Championship, confirming his readiness for this exciting new chapter with Chelsea.
