Chelsea have agreed a lucrative new contract with star midfielder Cole Palmer, reports have revealed.
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has signed a new two-year contract extension, tying himself to Stamford Bridge until 2033, according to journalist David Ornstein.
The 22-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Manchester City last summer for £40 million, has quickly become one of the Premier League’s standout performers registering 25 goals and 15 assists across all competitions in his first-ever full season.
His impressive form earned him a spot in the England squad for Euro 2024, where he made a significant impact. Having set up Ollie Watkins’ winner in the semi-final and scored the equaliser in the final against Spain.
Earlier this summer, it was revealed that Chelsea were planning to increase Palmer’s salary as part of a vision that would see the 22-year-old remain a key part of the future at Stamford Bridge for the next decade, and Palmer’s contract extension has now been finalised.
“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,” Ornstein said in a post on X on Tuesday
The Englishman featured in the last pre-season game against Inter Milan under new manager Enzo Maresca. He is also expected to be in action when Chelsea faces his former club, Manchester City, in their season opener on Sunday.
Palmer’s importance to Chelsea over the coming campaign has already been outlined by new manager Enzo Maresca, who confirmed during the summer that the England international will be the team’s first-choice penalty taker after yet another squabble during a pre-season fixture.
“When he returns with us, for sure Cole is the taker,” Maresca revealed after the 3-0 win over Club America.
Scoring nine time from the penalty spot last season and, having netted in a friendly for England during the summer, Palmer is yet to miss from 12 yards in his senior career.
Only Blues legend Frank Lampard has ever scored more penalty goals in a single season, with the former midfielder and manager bagging ten during the 2009/10 campaign.
