The new season begins for Chelsea this Sunday against champions Manchester City, and the irony of that is City is the former club of the aforementioned Chelsea player!
Cole Palmer signed a new contract extension at Chelsea yesterday and he was absolutely buzzing about it. He also says that he is looking forward to the new season, with the first game being against his former club!
Palmer thanks the fans
‘I’m buzzing about the new contract, as you can probably tell!’ Palmer said. ‘The smile hasn’t left my face and I’m just really happy about it.
‘Since the first day I walked in the building, I’ve felt really good here. I’ve felt settled and now to know I’m going to be at Chelsea for a long time means a lot to me.
‘Everyone knows it was a big move for me when I came last summer. I’d been at one place all my life, but I wanted to have a new experience, I can look back at it now and know it was the right decision. I’m happy I made the move and I’m just loving life here at Chelsea.
‘The season just gone, for me personally, was amazing. I felt trusted in the team and I really enjoyed playing. It makes me excited for the season ahead and I think collectively, we can do some really good things this year.
‘I’m really excited for the season now,’ Palmer explains. ‘I always get that buzz when the Premier League starts again and we’re heading into the new season in great spirits. We’ve got an exciting manager, an exciting team, and I’m just really looking forward to getting underway.
‘We’ve got a really talented young squad. It’s exciting to be a part of. We’ve got good players and that’s what you want, to be around good players to help you develop.
‘I’ve known the gaffer for a few years and it’s great to work with him again. He’s an amazing coach and he goes into so much detail, so I think it can only benefit us as a team. He’s a great guy as well, so I’m really looking forward to working with him.
I want to say a few words on the fans because they’ve been great with me and it hasn’t gone unnoticed,’ Palmer says. ‘I just want to say thank you to all the fans for the love and support they’ve shown me, ever since I first walked through the door when I signed.
‘I hope we can have a great season and create many more memories together in the years to come!’
Quotes via Chelsea FC.
