Chelsea Star Reveals Unexpected Premier League Idol
Chelsea’s rising star Cole Palmer has recently made a surprising revelation about his childhood idol in the Premier League. Despite playing for the Blues and being surrounded by legendary Chelsea players, the 22-year-old has admitted that his true icon growing up was none other than Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney.
Since joining Chelsea from Manchester City in 2023, Palmer has quickly established himself as one of the most promising young talents in the league. The winger has already scored an impressive 39 goals and recorded 21 assists in just 70 appearances for the London club.
However, Palmer’s recent comments have surprised many Chelsea fans. When asked to name the Premier League player he idolized as a child, the Englishman revealed that it was none other than Rooney, the iconic Manchester United striker.
“Obviously, I supported United and he was probably the best player when I was watching them,” Palmer admitted in an interview with Sky Sports. This revelation has reignited hopes among some United supporters that they could one day see the talented youngster in a Red Devils jersey.
Despite his childhood allegiance to Manchester United, Palmer has assured fans that his love for the club does not impact his performance when Chelsea face their rivals. “Nah when I do go back to the stadium it’s good because obviously I used to go and watch matches there and stuff,” the Chelsea star confessed.
The revelation has placed Palmer’s loyalty and commitment to Chelsea under the spotlight, as the club’s supporters may be surprised to learn that their rising star idolized a player from their historic rivals. However, the young winger’s impressive performances and dedication to the Blues have seemingly earned him the trust and respect of the Chelsea faithful.
With Palmer’s contract at Stamford Bridge running until 2033, any potential move to Manchester United would likely come at a significant cost. The Blues will almost certainly demand a record-breaking transfer fee to part ways with a player they have invested heavily in and view as a cornerstone of their future plans.
