A dip in form and a lifetime of family ties sparked rumors of a sensational return to the North, but the Chelsea star has finally broken his silence on where his loyalty truly lies; Yankee Scores reports…..
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer insists he has no intentions of leaving the club after denying rumors that he is joining Manchester United.
In 2023, the 23-year-old England international was brought to the Blues by Manchester City in a deal worth £42.5m.
Palmer is a boyhood Manchester United fan, despite spending 13 years at the Etihad.
Palmer Dismisses “Homesick” Claims
Having scored 43 goals in his first 97 games at Chelsea in his first two seasons at Stamford Bridge, Palmer has only scored 10 this season.
It has been argued that homesickness has contributed to the decline in the form of Palmer and this has seen reports that Manchester United may attempt to entice the playmaker to Old Trafford.
But Palmer says there is no truth in links to the Red Devils or that he is homesick in London.
“Everyone just talks,” Palmer told the Guardian.
“When I see it I just laugh. Obviously Manchester is my home. All my family are there, but I don’t miss it.
“Maybe I’ll miss it if I don’t go for three months or something. But then when I get home I think there’s nothing there for me anyway.”
No Exit Strategy for the England Star
Palmer extended his contract with the Blues in 2024, which ties him to the club until 2033.
“I’ve got no plans to move from Chelsea,” Palmer continued.
“We’ve still got a lot to play for. We’ve got the FA Cup semi-final [against Leeds] and if we finish in a Champions League spot it puts us in a good position to sign players that we need.”
Chelsea are placed sixth and will face third-placed Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
