Following his £40 million switch from Manchester City to Chelsea in mid-2023, Palmer has exceeded expectations by a considerable margin. ..Continue Reading
He hasn’t just embraced the high-pressure environment at Stamford Bridge—he’s grown into their central attacking figure.
Across the 2024 season, Palmer contributed directly to 39 Premier League goals, with 26 finishes and 13 assists to his name.
That haul marks the most goal contributions by any Chelsea player in a single Premier League campaign.
Despite enduring a stretch of 18 matches without scoring, Palmer surged back to form in both the Conference League final and the Club World Cup showdown.
In the latter fixture, Chelsea turned in a superb performance to overcome PSG, champions of the UEFA Champions League.
Palmer played a pivotal role, notching two impressive goals as the Blues surged to a 3-0 advantage.
The 23-year-old also shattered another benchmark cherished by analysts and coaches alike.
Per figures shared by BeYourBest on the Chelsea subreddit, Palmer scanned the pitch 610 times, averaging 3.4 glances before receiving possession.
That frequency mirrors the scanning record set by Messi in the 2022 World Cup final, where he inspired Argentina to victory via penalties against France.
This kind of spatial awareness is essential for attack-minded players, and Palmer’s numbers reflect his elite football IQ.
Palmer ended his debut season at Chelsea with 42 goal involvements, quickly earning recognition as one of England’s standout talents.
However, the latter half of the campaign reminded everyone that he’s still just 23, with untapped potential left to explore.
He has already scored in both an international final for England and a global club final for Chelsea.
Yet, his Champions League résumé is still limited—having only featured briefly during Manchester City’s first title-winning run in the tournament two seasons ago.
Now that Chelsea are back in the Champions League, Palmer is poised for his true test against Europe’s elite clubs.
The London club has further bolstered its squad, sparking fan hopes of an unexpected title bid.
Joao Pedro and Liam Delap have joined the attack from Brighton and Ipswich respectively.
Jamie Gittens arrives to reinforce the left flank from Borussia Dortmund, while Palmeiras’ highly rated 18-year-old Estevao has also landed at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues are still in the market for more offensive firepower, with renewed interest in Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho making headlines once again.
