Cole Palmer has signed a two-year contract extension with Chelsea, tying the England striker down until June 2033.
The 22-year-old was the standout performer at Stamford Bridge last season, scoring 25 goals in 45 games.
And he carried his fine form into the international arena, impressing from the bench for England during Euro 2024.
His performances improved as the tournament progressed, and his talent allowed Ollie Watkins to score a late winner in the semi-final against the Netherlands.
A second-half goal in the final against Spain had put the Three Lions within touching distance of a long-awaited trophy, but they were beaten 2-1 after a late winner from Mikel Oyarzabal.
Cole Palmer has signed a two-year contract extension with Chelsea
The 22-year-old was the standout performer at Stamford Bridge last season, scoring 25 goals in 45 games.
And he carried his fine form into the international arena, impressing off the bench for England at Euro 2024, including scoring a goal in the final.
Now Palmer, whose contract with Chelsea already had him committed to the London club until 2031, has signed a deal for a two-year extension. The athletic information.
Following the devastating defeat at the hands of Spain, Palmer admitted England’s opponents were deserved winners on the night.
“Spain have been brilliant throughout the tournament, everyone has seen what they can do, so they are a great team, congratulations to them,” he said, before admitting: “It hurts me… I’m devastated.”
Palmer further commented on her own Euro 2024 journey on her Instagram.
Posting a series of snapshots from the tournament along with the caption: “I’m devastated. It’s an honour to represent my country at a major tournament. Thank you all for your support throughout the tournament.”
The Chelsea striker, nicknamed ‘Cold’, lit up the Premier League last season amid a campaign that proved extremely disappointing for the Blues.
He finished the season with 22 goals and 11 assists in the league and was particularly lethal from the penalty spot, scoring nine throughout the campaign.
While she doesn’t share much of her personal life on social media, she has regularly spoken about her family and their close bond in the past.
Last year, he said he owes his success to his father Jermaine: “Without my father, I probably wouldn’t be a footballer.”
“He spent many hours with me every night, working with me to try to make me a professional footballer. And yes, I’m trying to reward him as best I can.”
Dad Jermaine, who repairs dental equipment for a living, was a self-proclaimed pub football legend, who spotted his young son’s talent when he was about four and quickly instilled in him a love of the game.
In an interview in 2022, Palmer said his earliest memories were of football.
Of her daily trips to the park with her father, she said: “We did it every day no matter what the weather was, and my dad’s family is from St. Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean. He hates going outside when it’s cold, but he did it for me anyway.”
He also recalled when his father would take him to watch him play for his Sunday League team.
Palmer’s deal with Chelsea already had him committed to the Stamford Bridge team until 2031
He finished the season with 22 goals and 11 assists in the league and was particularly lethal from the penalty spot, scoring nine across the campaign.
A second-half goal in the final against Spain put the Three Lions on the brink of a coveted trophy, but they were beaten 2-1 after a late goal from Mikel Oyarzabal.
He said: ‘I used to sit on the ball bag on the touchline, wrapped in one of their rain jackets. I just took it all in – the tackles, the shouting, the arguing.
‘Dad hasn’t played anymore since he injured his knee, and I don’t remember any specific game, but he’ll tell you how good he was!
‘His real job is repairing dental equipment, but to hear him say he’d have a 20-year Premier League career.’