June 9th 2024.
In his first season with Chelsea, Cole Palmer proved to be a true sensation on the field. The talented midfielder, who had previously played for Manchester City, scored an impressive 25 goals in all competitions, earning a well-deserved spot on the England squad for Euro 2024.
But it's not just his skills on the pitch that have caught the attention of his teammates. Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic recently revealed that he's given Palmer the nickname "Beans" due to his apparent love for the legume.
"Cole is an amazing guy, always relaxed," Petrovic shared in an interview with the official Chelsea website. "Maybe even more on the pitch than off it. He has had an amazing season and helped the team a lot."
Petrovic himself also has a unique nickname within the team, given to him by Palmer. "Sometimes we have lunch together and I have beetroot a lot, most times. So, Cole gave me the nickname Beetroot. I needed one for him and he eats a lot of beans, which I think is normal for English people, so he is now Beans," he explained.
While some may know Palmer as "Cold Palmer," Petrovic prefers to stick with his own playful nickname for his teammate. "I know people call him Cold Palmer, which is a correct nickname for him, but for me he is Beans," he said with a smile.
Petrovic himself had a successful first season with Chelsea, making 23 Premier League appearances and even displacing Robert Sanchez as the first-choice goalkeeper. The 24-year-old admits that adapting to the fast-paced nature of the Premier League was a challenge, but one that he welcomed.
"The Premier League is another level compared to the rest of Europe. Everything is so fast, so quick, you have less time to react and I felt I needed to work a lot before I started to play," he shared.
But Petrovic is determined to continue improving and becoming the best goalkeeper he can be for Chelsea. "I'm only 24 years old, so I'm still learning. I want to become the complete goalkeeper and work on the details because details at this level are everything. A small step can change your decision," he said.
And with his sights set on becoming the best for his team, Petrovic is committed to working hard and continuously improving. "So I am thinking about that every day and working to get better. That is my main target moving forward: improve and become a more complete goalkeeper for this club," he declared.
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