Palmer extends Chelsea contract by two years to 2033

Cole Palmer has signed a caller Chelsea statement to widen his enactment astatine Stamford Bridge until 2033.

The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is now connected a nine-year woody pinch improved position aft a sensational breakthrough play successful westbound London.

Palmer scored 25 goals and contributed 15 assists successful 45 appearances during his first play astatine Chelsea aft a £42.5m move from Manchester City past summer.

The Blues person been keen to reward nan England international, who scored successful nan 2-1 Euro 2024 last conclusion by Spain successful July, pinch a woody which will beryllium announced successful nan coming days.

Palmer is connected nan shortlist for nan PFA Player and Young Player of nan Year awards to beryllium announced successful Salford adjacent week, and claimed nan Premier League Young Player of nan Season grant for 2023-24.

The Blues look Manchester City connected nan opening time of nan Premier League play connected Sunday, pinch head Enzo Maresca opening his run against his erstwhile employers, wherever he won nan Treble successful 2022-23 arsenic adjunct to Pep Guardiola.

Last season, Maresca led Leicester City backmost to nan Premier League by winning nan Championship title.