Cole Palmer has admitted that he nearly rejected the opportunity to join Chelsea from Manchester City. / IMAGO / Sportimage 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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,

Chelsea star Cole Palmer has shared insights into his transition from Manchester City to Stamford Bridge and his disappointment over limited playing time with England at Euro 2024. Palmer, 22, was signed by Chelsea for £42.