Thibaut Simon, Media365, published on Tuesday August 13, 2024 at 8:41 p.m.
Having arrived just a year ago from Manchester City, Cole Palmer has extended his contract with Chelsea until 2033.
The Blues’ new jewel is not ready to leave Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer, the English international who arrived last year, has extended his contract with Chelsea. The left-hander who cooled the defenses 22 times last season for 12 assists, continues his adventure with the London club until 2033. A 9-year lease, while his last contract was already running until 2031. Chelsea and its owner Todd Boehly want to build their project around the ex-citizen. Little used by Pep Guardiola, Palmer had his best season last season. Left on the bench at Euro 2024 during the first two matches of the Three Lions, the striker entered the rest of the competition. He had offered the equalizer to his country against Spain in the final, but had not prevented England’s defeat (2-1).
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Before extending, Cole Palmer was earning a salary of around €4.5 million. His new signing should boost the 22-year-old player’s paycheck. Very active during this summer transfer window with the arrivals of Pedro Neto for €60 million, Filip Jorgensen (€24 million), Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (€35 million) and Omari Kellyman (€22 million) in particular, the English club is planning impressive contracts. Fernandez, Caicedo, Jackson, Mudryk in particular are part of a list of 17 players with a contract scheduled until 2030. A squad where all positions are multiplied by three or four. Winning your place at Chelsea has never been as complicated as it is today. According to information from the English media and the Daily Mail, the club wants to get rid of nine players by the end of the transfer window. Chelsea hope to recover a sum of around 250 million euros. Enzo Maresca will have a choice as the first Premier League match approaches, with 50 players under contract. The Blues will host the reigning champion this Sunday, August 18 (5:30 p.m.), Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s team, for its part, has been more discreet on the transfer market, even if rumors announce an interest in Luis Diaz, the Liverpool player.
