December 20th 2024.
Cole Palmer's performances for Chelsea have been nothing short of impressive. According to a Champions League winner, the young playmaker would "probably like" to join a rival Premier League club. This comes as a surprise to many, considering that just a few years ago, Palmer left his boyhood club Manchester City in a record-breaking deal worth £40m in the summer of 2023.
At the time, City's manager Pep Guardiola gave his approval for Palmer's departure, but now he must be regretting that decision as he watches the 22-year-old thrive for both club and country. In fact, Palmer had more goal involvements than any other player in the Premier League last season and was recognized with multiple awards, including the PFA Fans' Player of the Year and the Young Player of the Year.
Despite his success, Palmer's usage at Euro 2024 by England's manager Gareth Southgate was heavily criticized. The young playmaker struggled to get enough playing time but made an impact whenever he was on the field, even scoring in the final against Spain. However, he has continued his impressive form this season for Chelsea, who are currently in the title race, and has cemented his place as one of the best players not just in England, but in all of Europe.
It's no surprise that many have questioned how Manchester United, the club Palmer grew up supporting, missed out on signing him. Even former United defender Jaap Stam has expressed his wonder at this, saying, "Seeing the potential of Cole Palmer and him being just next door, you do wonder how Manchester United missed out on him, or maybe they did try and couldn't get a deal over the line." He also added that Palmer would "probably" love to play for the club he supported as a child.
However, with Palmer's current form, it may be difficult for any club to afford him. Stam even predicts that the young player could be worth £200m in the future. Palmer's impressive performances have helped Chelsea climb to second place in the Premier League, just two points behind leaders Liverpool. They will face Everton this weekend and then welcome their west London rivals Fulham on Boxing Day.
In contrast, Manchester United, who are currently in the bottom half of the table, are ten places and 12 points behind Chelsea. Under their new manager Ruben Amorim, they have won half of their games, but they will face a tough challenge this weekend against in-form Bournemouth. It's clear that Palmer's decision to join Chelsea has paid off, and he is undoubtedly a key player in their title pursuit.
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