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Published on 2024-04-19 15:15:00
Cole Palmer, a 21-year-old forward, requested to leave Manchester City multiple times before eventually transferring to Chelsea for £42.5 million in September. Palmer, who had been part of Manchester City’s treble-winning squad, scored in key matches for the team before deciding to pursue more regular first-team minutes. He now shares the Premier League Golden Boot lead with Erling Haaland, scoring multiple hat-tricks and performing well in both league and cup competitions.
Despite Guardiola’s desire for Palmer to stay, the young forward was determined to pursue opportunities elsewhere, leading to his move to Chelsea. Guardiola praised Palmer’s exceptional talent and potential, acknowledging that he did not give the player the minutes he deserved. Manchester City will face Chelsea in the Emirates FA Cup semi-final, looking to bounce back from their UEFA Champions League exit and maintain their unbeaten streak against the London club. It will be a significant match for both Palmer and his former team.
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