May 15th 2024.
You may have heard the name Cole Palmer swirling around the football world lately. And for good reason - the young player has been making waves at Chelsea since joining the team last summer. In fact, he recently broke one of the club's long-standing records previously held by the legendary Eden Hazard.
In their recent Premier League game against Brighton, Palmer scored the opening goal for the Blues, bringing his total goal involvements for the season to an impressive 32 in just 33 games. This is no small feat, especially for a 22-year-old. Many were skeptical when Chelsea signed Palmer from Manchester City for a hefty £42.5m, but now he is being hailed as one of the best signings of the season.
It's worth noting that Palmer's move to Chelsea was not without some drama. City's manager, Pep Guardiola, tried his best to convince him to stay at the Etihad, but Palmer's heart was set on a move to Chelsea where he could get more playing time. Guardiola even pleaded with him to stay for two more seasons, but ultimately, Palmer's decision was final. And as we can see now, it was the right choice for his career.
Speaking of Guardiola, he had nothing but praise for Palmer's performance this season, despite the fact that he didn't give him much playing time at City. The manager acknowledged that Palmer is an exceptional player and that he may have not given him the minutes he deserved. But now, he is thriving at Chelsea and Guardiola can only watch from the sidelines.
Breaking Hazard's record is a huge achievement for Palmer, especially considering the Belgian's status as a legendary player at Chelsea. During his time at the club, Hazard racked up an impressive 110 goals and 85 assists in 352 games. He was a crucial part of the team's success, helping them secure two Premier League titles, two Europa League titles, as well as an FA Cup and League Cup.
It's clear that Palmer has big shoes to fill, but he is well on his way to carving out his own legacy at Chelsea. And with his exceptional performance this season, it's safe to say that he made the right decision in joining the Blues. Who knows what the future holds for this young star, but one thing is for sure - he is definitely one to watch.
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