A ruthless penalty killer, the only bright spot in a disintegrating Chelsea side, and the player behind a celebration that has already become a football folklore. Cole Palmer isn’t just gaining popularity in the Premier League, he’s dominating it.
Palmer, once a bright young player lost in the mix of Manchester City’s all-star team, took a risk, ignoring advice, and placing a high-stakes wager on himself by moving to Chelsea. That risk has paid off handsomely.
Palmer has not only arrived, but he has seized center stage after a standout season in which he scored 25 goals and won the PFA Young Player of the Year award. He has also been instrumental in Chelsea’s revival under new management.
The 22-year-old has been prevailing in the Premier League, but he has also found comfort off the field with his girlfriend, Connie Grace. The two first came to the public’s notice in August 2024 when they were sighted together on vacation in Ibiza.
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According to The Mirror, the pair had largely kept their romance under wraps, although they made their first public appearance together at the GQ Men of the Year event in London and were later spotted holding hands at the PFA awards.
Palmer’s Net Worth And Sponsorships
Palmer’s transfer to Chelsea significantly improved his financial situation in addition to giving him more playing time. Palmer originally committed to Chelsea for eight years, which would keep him there until 2031.
He made £3.98 million a year (about £97,000 a week) from the deal. Following an incredible first season at Stamford Bridge, in which he scored 22 goals and made 11 assists, Chelsea quickly secured his future by awarding him a two-year contract extension that would keep him there until 2033.
With his new deal, Palmer will make £7.97 million a year, or almost £130,000 a week, making him one of Chelsea’s highest paid players.
Major brands have also taken notice of Palmer. BoohooMAN recognized his increasing impact off the field and signed him to their label in 2022.
His Confession About Gianfranco Zola
Being likened to Chelsea great Gianfranco Zola is the highest accolade among Chelsea supporters. What about Cole Palmer? Some fans were shocked by his lack of knowledge, while others found it hilarious, making it more of a history lesson in waiting.
Palmer, however, responded to the question regarding the comparison in a refreshingly open manner, acknowledging that he only knows Zola as a “icon” from the FIFA video game series.
Palmer admitted: “I know he is an icon on FIFA so he must have been good. To be honest, I didn’t really watch him play.”
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