The seasons follow one another and are not the same for Cole Palmer. Author of 18 goals and 14 assists in 52 matches last year, culminating in a victory at the Club World Cup against PSG, the 8th in the latest Ballon d’Or ranking is much more discreet this time. The fault lies with a team that is performing less well, a change of coach and a cascade of physical problems. The Englishman’s groin, toe and thigh had to be interrupted 5 times this season, causing him to miss 25 matches. It is even rumored that he would be unhappy at Chelsea, of which he is nevertheless a major element.
It was enough to spark a rumor sending him to Manchester United, his hometown and his favorite club, he who spent 13 years at the Manchester City training center. Everyone just talkshe retorts to Guardian this Saturday. When I see that, I laugh. Obviously Manchester is my city. My whole family lives there, but I don’t miss it. Maybe if I didn’t go there for like three months, I would miss her. But once I come back, I tell myself that there is nothing for me there anyway“.
“I have no intention of leaving Chelsea»
Even though injuries prevented him from continuing, he still found the net 10 times, for 3 passes delivered in 27 matches. “I have no intention of leaving Chelseaadds the player under contract until 2033. We still have a lot to play for.»And it starts with a shock against Manchester United today (9 p.m.). Currently 6th in the Premier League, the Blues could well say goodbye to a Champions League place next year in the event of a defeat. They are already 4 points behind Liverpool, 5th, and the last virtual qualifier in C1 next year.
“After that, there will be a place in the FA Cup final to go for. We have the FA Cup semi-final (against Leeds) and if we finish in a qualifying position for the Champions League, it will allow us to recruit the players we need. We have spoken with the owners and they are confident that the players will meet expectations», Continues the 23-year-old attacking midfielder. He even calls his captain Reece James as a witness to confirm his words, who extended his contract a few weeks ago until 2032.
Confidence in the future
“Reece would not have signed a six-year contract without first consulting owners and management. Reece and I talked a lot. About our needs, the players we need to recruit, and how things should be. He wouldn’t sign a new contract if he didn’t know what was going on.» On paper, the arguments of the former Cityzen make sense and are consistent with the comments made in recent hours by Behdad Eghbali, one of the co-owners, confirming Liam Rosenior in his position while renewing the ambitions of the club.
