Cole Palmer has admitted that he nearly rejected the opportunity to join Chelsea from Manchester City. / IMAGO / Sportimage Cole Palmer has revealed that he wasn't going to join Chelsea until being convinced to make the move to London by somebody close to him.

Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer has revealed what he said in the Manchester City group chat before swiftly joining Chelsea in the summer of 2023.Palmer has gone on to prove that he made a top decision

Cole Palmer has revealed he needed to be “persuaded” to join Chelsea when considering his options away from Manchester City. The 22-year-old arrived at Stamford Bridge for £42.5million last year and has made a huge impact for Chelsea, scoring 22 goals and providing 11 assists in his first Premier League season at the club.