One of the more surprising deals of the summer transfer window was the one which took Cole Palmer from Man City to Chelsea.
Though the 21-year-old had yet to break through at the Etihad Stadium, it’s believed that Pep Guardiola was a big admirer of what the England U21 star had to offer.
With so many world class stars ahead of him in the pecking order, however, the player himself may have felt that in order to get regular match time he would need to move elsewhere.
In the end, City didn’t really have much of an option but to let the player spread his wings at Stamford Bridge.
HOW GOOD IS PALMER?
After his goals in both the Community Shield and the Super Cup, it’s no surprise that Palmer is attracting interest.
The winger has shown the potential to become the next best thing at Manchester City.
It remains to be seen whether the Premier League champions would sanction a deal this summer.
The statistics only further prove just how good the 21-year-old is, too.
According to Fbref Palmer is in the top 92 percentile for shot-creating actions, with 3.85 per 90.
Also maintaining a place in the top 99 percentile for progressive carries per 90, successful take-ons per 90, and progressive passes per 90.
Every way you look at it, he looks destined to become a star.
WHERE DOES COLE PALMER FIT IN AT CHELSEA?
An inside-left role would allow Cole Palmer to come into central positions to get on the ball regularly and would seem to suit him more than the high-and-wide left-sided position that Guardiola asks City’s wingers to play.
Paul Merson thinks the attacking playmaker will be a good addition to the squad at Stamford Bridge.
For the third window in a row there’s been nothing but drama down at Stamford Bridge.
But after ridding the club of a whole XIs worth of players and bringing in suitable replacements.
Things should settle down for Todd Boehly from here on in.
