Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has committed his future to the club by signing a contract extension that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2034.
The England international was previously tied to the Premier League side until 2033, but his improved deal adds another year to his existing contract.
Palmer expressed delight at the agreement, saying Chelsea remained important to him and that he believed the club was moving in the right direction.
The 24-year-old said discussions with the club’s owners, sporting directors and manager gave him the confidence to commit his future to the Blues.
He added that conversations with his teammates showed they shared the ambition of winning major trophies consistently, a goal he hopes to contribute to significantly.
Palmer joined Chelsea from Manchester City in 2023 and has recorded 91 goals and assists in 138 appearances for the London club.
However, the midfielder endured a difficult spell last season due to a persistent groin injury. He was also controversially omitted from England’s World Cup squad by head coach Thomas Tuchel.
Tuchel recently criticised Palmer for missing too many opportunities to represent the national team after the player withdrew from the squad for the latest Nations League fixtures.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, however, defended the midfielder on Friday, insisting that Palmer remained committed to England and needed to regain full fitness to deliver his best performances for both club and country.
Despite his previous fitness concerns, Palmer has made a promising start to the current campaign, scoring four goals in seven appearances across all competitions.
His close relationship with England teammate Morgan Rogers also reportedly played a role in persuading the midfielder to join Chelsea from Aston Villa during the summer transfer window.
Palmer’s new deal follows similar long-term contract agreements involving Chelsea forwards Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto, as the club continues to secure the services of key players well into the next decade.
