Cole Palmer Discloses Message He Sent to Man City Group Chat After Chelsea Move Was Sealed
- Cole Palmer moved to Chelsea in the summer of 2023 from Manchester City and never got a chance to say a proper goodbye
- The England star has disclosed that he sent a short message to the team's WhatsApp group when after a deal was agreed
- Palmer unlocked a level at Stamford Bridge in his first season, where he bagged 27 goals in all competitions
Cole Palmer has been Chelsea's best player since he joined the club last summer from Manchester City.
The England international struggled for game time under Pep Guardiola and made the unexpected move to Stamford Bridge.
The forward has shared details of the message he sent to Man City's WhatsApp group after the transfer was sealed.
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How Cole Palmer joined Chelsea
The 22-year-old came through that ranks at Man City, but intense competition for position saw him make 14 senior appearances.
In the summer of 2023, the defending Premier League champions decided to sell him to Chelsea, who were spending extravagantly on the market. The Blues paid £40million for his services.
The transfer paid off for Chelsea. He registered 27 goals and 15 assists to help the club recover from a disastrous start to the campaign, per Transfermarkt.
He has already scored seven goals and five assists in 13 matches this term, making him considered one of the best players in the Premier League this campaign.
Palmer's message to Man City WhatsApp group
The forward recently opened up about the days leading up to his transfer to West London. He was so eager for an agreement to be reached that he asked the kitman if the deal was done.
"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 kitman or the doctor if they’ve agreed the fee yet," he told GQ via Manchester Evening News.
He didn't get to say proper goodbyes to his teammates, so he sent a brief message to the group chat.
“So I didn’t really get a chance to see many people and say, 'I’m going.' I just had to get my stuff.”
“I messaged the group chat, said, ‘Thanks and everything. I’m gone’. That was it.”
The transfer unlocked Palmer's talent. This season, he became the first player to score four goals in the first half in Premier League history.
Palmer backed to win Ballon d'Or
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola tipped Palmer to win the Ballon d'Or in future.
The London club has never produced a Ballon d'Or winner, but a few of their players have come close. Palmer finished 25th in this year's award rankings.
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