Cole Palmer has revealed his ambitious goal to spend his entire career at chelsea while eying football's most prestigious award.
Chelsea's Cole Palmer has opened up about his long-term aspirations with the club, including his desire to win football’s most prestigious individual award, the Ballon d'Or.
The 21-year-old forward has made an impressive start at Stamford Bridge since his summer move from Manchester City in 2023.
The England international is now looking to cement his place in both Chelsea’s future and football history.
In an interview with Tele Football, Palmer expressed his dedication to the club and his desire to stay for the long haul.
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"Absolutely, I can see that," Palmer said when asked if he could spend his entire career at Chelsea.
"Chelsea feels like home to me, and I’m very excited about what we can achieve together. I’m fully committed to the club and its future."
Beyond his immediate contributions to the team, Palmer has his sights set on the Ballon d’Or, football's most prestigious award.
His inclusion in the shortlist for this year's award at such a young age came as a pleasant surprise for the Blues talisman.
"It's a surprise to be recognized at this level so early in my career, being in the Ballon d’Or list already," Palmer said adding that it was a great honor.
But Palmer is far from resting on his laurels. The forward knows that achieving such lofty goals will require hard work and dedication.
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"If I work hard, I believe I can win it one day," he shared.
With his talent and ambition, Palmer is positioning himself as a key figure in Chelsea’s future, and fans will be eager to see how his journey unfolds at the club.