Palmer inks Chelsea extension by 2 years to 2033

Cole Palmer has inked a new Chelsea deal to extend his stay with the Blues until 2033.

The 22-year-old attacker is now on a 9-year contract with improved terms after a sensational breakthrough campaign at Stamford Bridge.

Cole netted 25 goals and provided 15 assists in 45 matches during his 1^st campaign with the Blues after a 42.5 million pound transfer from Man City in the past summer.

Chelsea wanted to reward the attacking midfielder, who netted in the 2-1 European Championship final loss against Spain in the past month, with a contract that will be revealed in a few days.

Cole is on the shortlist for the PFA Player and Young Player of the Year awards to be revealed in Salford in the upcoming week and won the EPL Young Player of the Campaign award for the past season.

Chelsea will play against his former team, Manchester City, on the opening day of the EPL campaign at the end of the weekend.

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🚨🔵 Cole Palmer signs new deal at Chelsea with higher salary as reward after excellent first season.

New contract valid until June 2033 now, two more years for Chelsea star as club wanted to get it done before start of new season.

Paperwork signed, as @David_Ornstein reports. pic.twitter.com/HnXGBmwNF0

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