Now worth £85m: Man City made a big mistake by letting ‘magnificent’ player leave in 2023

Redaction Simon Brett with James Thompson
Published on 2024-03-22 17:00:00

One player who Manchester City let go last summer, Cole Palmer, has seen his market value skyrocket since joining Chelsea for over £42m. The 21-year-old winger has made 34 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 14 goals and delivering 12 assists, earning praise from Alan Shearer for his performances. Palmer’s impressive stats have led to an overall season rating of 7.17/10 from WhoScored, making him the highest-rated player at Chelsea. His market value is now valued at €100m (£85m) according to the CIES Observatory, putting him among the top players in Europe.

Having made 41 senior appearances for Manchester City before his move to Chelsea, Palmer has flourished in his new club with impressive performances. His shot-creating actions and goal-creating actions for Chelsea have exceeded those of any other player at the club. With his current market value and performance level, there are questions about whether City made a mistake in letting him go. Palmer’s success at Chelsea has raised eyebrows and suggestions that perhaps Guardiola should have given him more opportunities to play regularly at Manchester City.

In hindsight, the decision to sell Cole Palmer may have been a mistake for Manchester City, considering his current success at Chelsea. With his market value skyrocketing and impressive performances, it begs the question of whether the Citizens should have given him more chances to showcase his abilities at the Etihad. The 21-year-old’s development and success at Chelsea highlight the potential missed opportunity for City in not keeping him within their squad.

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