Cole Palmer is proving to be Chelsea’s “worthwhile investment.” In September 2023, Chelsea decided to spend £40 million to acquire Cole Palmer from Manchester City. Initially, fans were skeptical about this deal as Palmer was not a well-known striker and had only scored 6 goals for Manchester City since the 2020–21 season.

However, Chelsea had their reasons for the gamble. To date, the 21-year-old striker has scored 11 goals in 22 matches across all competitions. Last season, no Chelsea player reached the milestone of 10 goals in all competitions, whether it be Raheem Sterling or Kai Havertz.

Now, there is no doubt about Cole Palmer. He is becoming the signing of the season. In the Premier League, the 21-year-old forward has scored 9 goals. In the League Cup semifinal second leg against Middlesbrough on the early morning of January 24 (Hanoi time), Cole Palmer contributed a brace in Chelsea’s resounding 6-1 victory. This result also secured Chelsea’s place in the final, with a 6-2 aggregate win over their opponents.

For Cole Palmer, he is experiencing a beautiful period. In his last 10 matches, the former Manchester City striker has scored 7 goals and provided 3 assists.

In recent transfer windows, Chelsea has spent a considerable amount to bring in new signings. However, not every signing has been successful at Stamford Bridge.

In the case of Cole Palmer, he has become an exception for Chelsea. After his impressive performances, the English forward is proving to be Chelsea’s best newcomer. At the age of 21, Cole Palmer is a pillar, a source of inspiration, and a ray of hope for the London club on their journey to restore past glory.