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.

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.

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.