Cole Palmer extends Chelsea contract until 2034 with major trophies in sight

Cole Palmer says Chelsea’s ambition to win major trophies was central to his decision to sign a new contract keeping him at the club until 2034.

The 24-year-old England forward has committed his long-term future to Chelsea after establishing himself as one of the club’s most influential attacking players since joining from Manchester City in August 2023.

“Chelsea means a lot to me and I believe the club is heading in the right direction, so I am very happy to sign the new contract,” Palmer told the club’s official website. “Of course, I am delighted.”

He added: “When I spoke to the owners, the sporting directors and, of course, the manager, they gave me a lot of confidence, so signing the contract was the right decision.”

Palmer said discussions with his team-mates had reinforced his belief that Chelsea could challenge for honours regularly.

“I have also spoken to the players and everyone has the same ambitions,” he said. “I feel we can win major trophies here consistently and I want to be part of that, playing an important role as well.”

Palmer has recorded 91 goal contributions in 138 appearances for Chelsea. During that time, he has helped the club win the Club World Cup and the UEFA Conference League, while also collecting a series of individual awards.

He made a notable mark internationally at Euro 2024, becoming only the second England player to score in a European Championship final when he found the net against Spain.

Palmer’s first full season at Chelsea, in 2023-24, was particularly productive. He scored 25 goals, including goals in two successive Premier League hat-tricks, and supplied 19 assists.

Chelsea supporters voted him their player of the season, while he was also chosen as the club’s players’ player of the season. Recognition followed beyond Stamford Bridge, with Palmer winning both the Premier League Young Player of the Season award and the Professional Footballers’ Association Young Player of the Year award.

His influence continued into his second season. He provided three assists in Chelsea’s victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers before making Premier League history by scoring four goals in the first half against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Palmer also delivered in high-profile finals. He supplied two assists as Chelsea beat Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final, then scored twice and set up a goal for team-mate Joao Pedro in the Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2025.

He added 14 more goal contributions last season, including a goal against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League and another hat-trick, this time away to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Palmer has begun the current campaign strongly, scoring four goals and providing two assists in Chelsea’s opening seven matches.