Chelsea have tied Cole Palmer to a contract running until June 2034, handing the attacking midfielder a long-term vote of confidence as the London club look to climb from a slow start in the Premier League.
Palmer, 24, has agreed an extension that keeps him at Stamford Bridge for the next decade. The England international joined Chelsea from Manchester City in 2023 and has quickly become one of the central figures in the squad.
Quick facts
- Cole Palmer has extended his Chelsea deal until June 2034.
- The 24-year-old arrived from Manchester City in 2023.
- He has 14 England caps and has scored two international goals.
- Palmer has registered 91 goals in 138 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea.
- He helped Chelsea win the Club World Cup and the Conference League.
- Chelsea sit 10th after five Premier League matches and face Bournemouth on Saturday at 16:00.
The forward-thinking midfielder has already made 138 appearances across all competitions for the Blues, scoring 91 times. His impact has also come during trophy-winning campaigns, with Chelsea lifting both the Club World Cup and the Conference League during his time at the club.
Palmer said conversations with Chelsea’s hierarchy and head coach Xabi Alonso had convinced him that extending his stay was the natural decision.
“The owners, sporting directors and, of course, the coach gave me a great deal of confidence,” Palmer said. “That made signing the new contract an obvious step.”
Chelsea return to league action against Bournemouth on Saturday, seeking a result that would improve their position after five rounds of the Premier League season.
