Chelsea could face a battle to keep star player Cole Palmer after PSG reportedly registered interest in the Club World Cup star
Cole Palmer’s dazzling display against Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final has sparked a potential staggering world-record bid from the very team he buried.
The French giants are believed to be considering making the England star a new part of their star-studded squad after watching his performance against them.
Palmer floors PSG with ruthless masterclass
On a night when Chelsea reminded the football world of their pedigree, it was 22-year-old Cole Palmer who truly stole the show.
Facing PSG in the Club World Cup final, Palmer netted twice and assisted another in a jaw-dropping first-half performance that left Luis Enrique’s side stunned.
The midfielder’s calm finishes and a perfectly weighted assist for João Pedro’s goal tore through a PSG defense that looked utterly helpless at MetLife Stadium.
Nigeria legend John Obi Mikel, watching live from the stands, described Palmer’s performance as “cold” despite the sweltering heat, a nod to the youngster’s composure in high-pressure moments.
With 43 goals and 29 assists in just 97 games since joining Chelsea from Manchester City for €47 million, Palmer has quickly evolved from a promising academy graduate to a certified superstar. And now, it appears PSG want in.
PSG ready to break bank, but Chelsea won’t budge
Reports suggest PSG’s top brass were so floored by Palmer’s one-man destruction job that they’re ready to shatter transfer history again.
The French giants are reportedly preparing a €250 million offer, a fee that would eclipse the €222 million they paid for Neymar in 2017.
However, Chelsea have no intention of letting their star man go. Club insiders have made it clear that Palmer is a central figure in their long-term rebuild and untouchable regardless of the fee.
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