Palmer: "I wasn’t even gonna go to Chelsea; I got persuaded"
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer revealed that he had no initial plans to transfer from Manchester City to the London club.
I just knew I wasn’t going to play as much as I wanted to. Even when I was going to England [camps] with younger age groups, you had players there who were playing in the league every week. And you’re looking around thinking, I can play in the league.” When you’re not playing, it’s annoying.
I remember training on a Wednesday at City in the afternoon, and the news was ‘they’re trying to agree a fee.’ Every time the ball went out I’d ask the kit man or the doctor if they’ve agreed the fee yet. But the deal dragged on, as deals do, and most people went home. So I didn’t really get a chance to see many people and say I’m going. I just had to get my stuff. That’s the mercenary reality of football at the top level: no goodbyes, except what can be said over text. I messaged the group chat, said ‘Thanks and everything. I’m gone.’ That was it," Palmer said in an interview with GQ.
Chelsea acquired Cole Palmer from Manchester City last summer for €47 million. This season, the 22-year-old midfielder has scored seven goals and provided five assists in 13 matches for the Blues.
The Englishman's contract with the London club extends until the summer of 2033. Transfermarkt currently values the player at €90 million.
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