Cole Palmer signs new Chelsea contract extension until 2034

Cole Palmer has signed a new deal with Chelsea on improved terms until 2034, BBC News and Yahoo Sports report. The 24-year-old England international previously had a contract that ran until 2033. [1][5]

The contract is one of the longest active deals in the Premier League. According to BBC News, only Manchester City midfielder Erling Haaland, alongside Chelsea players Joao Pedro and Geovany Quenda, hold contracts lasting until 2034. Palmer initially moved to Chelsea from Manchester City in 2023 for a fee of £42.5m. [1]

The extension comes as the player returns from a groin injury that forced him to pull out of the England squad during the international break. The Daily Mail and the Guardian reported that Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso defended the decision to manage Palmer locally, despite criticism from England manager Thomas Tuchel. [2][4]

The Daily Mail reported that Palmer is available for Chelsea's upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea entered the international break in 10th place in the table following a 3-0 loss to Brentford. [3][4]