Palmer signs new Chelsea deal, Iraola backs Barcola after France displays, as it happened
Cole Palmer signs a new deal at Chelsea and build-up to the return of the Premier League following the international break Talking of West Ham and stoppage-time drama – it’ll all become clear – there was also late drama in the Bundesliga last night. Leaders Borussia Dortmund were all set to maintain their 100% start after late goals from Daniel Svensson (80) and Nico Schlotterbeck (85) put them 2-0 up on Werder Bremen. But Ludovit Reis pulled one back for the visitors on 88 before on-loan West Ham striker, Niclas Füllkrug, headed home an equaliser deep into added time to thwart his former team
The Chelsea website now has photos of a smiling Cole Palmer holding a pen. The forward has signed a new contract on improved terms that runs until 2034, a year longer than his previous deal.
He signed that in August 2024, a year after joining from Manchester City for £42.5m
He says: “Chelsea means a lot to me and I think the club is going in the right direction, so I’m delighted to sign and I’m obviously very happy.
“Speaking to the owners, to the sporting directors and obviously the manager, they gave me a lot of confidence so it was only right to sign.
“Speaking to players as well, everyone has the same ambitions. I feel like we win major trophies here consistently and I want to be a part of that and play a big role in it too.”
