Cole Palmer has revealed that he wasn't going to join Chelsea until being convinced to make the move to London by somebody close to him. The 22-year-old lit the Premier League up last season after joining the Blues from Manchester City in a surprise move.

Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer has revealed what he said in the Manchester City group chat before swiftly joining Chelsea in the summer of 2023.Palmer has gone on to prove that he made a top decision

Cole Palmer has revealed he needed to be “persuaded” to join Chelsea when considering his options away from Manchester City. The 22-year-old arrived at Stamford Bridge for £42.5million last year and has made a huge impact for Chelsea, scoring 22 goals and providing 11 assists in his first Premier League season at the club.

There is a case to be made that passing is Palmer’s most outstanding attribute - a case strengthened in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Newcastle

Chelsea's Cole Palmer almost turned down the move that’s now launched his career as one of the team’s most exciting players. Here’s how it all happened.

Palmer joined the London club from City in the summer of 2023 and has quickly become a star at Stamford Bridge, scoring 32 goals in 58 appearances in all competitions so far. His Blues form earned him a spot in England's squad at Euro 2024,