Cole Palmer has signed a contract extension that keeps him at Chelsea until 2034. The new deal extends the England forward's commitment by a year, after he had signed an extra two years until 2033 in August 2024.
The 24-year-old said on chelseafc.com: "Chelsea means a lot to me and I think the club is going in the right direction, so I'm delighted to sign and I'm obviously very happy." He added that the owners, sporting directors and manager had given him a lot of confidence, and that everyone at the club shares the same ambitions. "I feel like we win major trophies here consistently and I want to be a part of that and play a big role in it, too."
Palmer excelled after joining the Blues from Manchester City in August 2023 and has made 91 goal contributions in 138 appearances so far. He struggled with a persistent groin problem last season and was rebuked by England head coach Thomas Tuchel after not making himself available for the recent internationals, with Chelsea keen to manage his load.
Palmer has started this season strongly, scoring four goals in seven appearances. Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso insisted on Friday that Palmer, who missed out on the World Cup, is committed to England. "He has to be fully fit to play," Alonso said. "And, when he's fully fit, he will enjoy his minutes. We need him in that moment: the club and the national team." This is the latest long-term deal handed out by Chelsea, following recent contracts for João Pedro and Pedro Neto.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing