Transfer: Cole Palmer decides on Manchester City return rumors – I still love them
Cole Palmer is “uninterested” in a sensational return to Manchester City, despite ongoing speculation about his future at Chelsea, according to sources close to the player, as reported by Football Insider.
The 22-year-old midfielder joined Chelsea in 2023 and has quickly become a vital part of Enzo Maresca’s squad. Insider sources indicate that Palmer is determined to show his appreciation for Chelsea’s trust in him and has no intention of leaving the club any time soon.
There were earlier rumors suggesting that Manchester City might look to bring Palmer back as a potential long-term successor to Kevin De Bruyne. However, discussions regarding a transfer are deemed premature due to uncertainty from all sides.
Insider reports also highlight that while Manchester City might regret their decision to part ways with the talented midfielder, there is a consensus that investing heavily to re-sign him would not be in the club’s best interest.
On October 18, Football Insider disclosed that Chelsea has no intention of considering offers for Palmer, indicating that only a “world-record fee” would prompt them to rethink their stance.
After an impressive debut season, Palmer was granted a new nine-year contract in August 2024, ensuring his stay at Chelsea until at least June 2033. Since making his move from the Etihad, he has made a significant impact, scoring 31 goals and providing 20 assists in just 55 appearances, marking him as one of the most prolific players in the league.
Palmer has also earned nine caps for the England national team, netting two goals, one of which came during the Euro 2024 final against Spain, highlighting his talents on the international stage despite a disappointing result for his team.
This season, he has continued to excel, scoring six goals and recording five assists in just eight Premier League matches, silencing any doubts about his consistency.
Chelsea’s aspirations took a hit last season as they finished sixth, securing a spot only in the Europa Conference League, rather than their goal of competing in the Champions League.
Nevertheless, Palmer is fully committed to Chelsea’s ambitions and is dismissing any notions of returning to Manchester City.
Manchester City’s Spanish manager Pep Guardiola (R) gestures to Manchester City’s Ukrainian midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko on the touchline during …
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Oleksandr Zinchenko had the pleasure of being managed by Pep Guardiola for a number of years at Manchester City.
Zinchenko won four Premier League titles, one FA Cup, four Carabao Cups and reached a Champions League final before signing for Arsenal in 2022.
Previously, Zinchenko described Pep Guardiola as a “winner” when reflecting on his time working with his former manager.
In January, Zinchenko explained the difference between Guardiola and Arteta by claiming that the Gunners boss lacks the “experience” that the six-time Premier League winner does.
The 27-year-old signed for Manchester City in 2016.
Zinchenko was sent on loan at PSV Eindhoven before returning to the Etihad Stadium where he became a reliable first-team player.
Manchester City’s Spanish manager Pep Guardiola and Manchester City’s Ukrainian midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko attend a press conference at the Met…
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Oleksandr Zinchenko reveals what Pep Guardiola did right after angry Man City training flashpoint
Pep Guardiola turned the Ukrainian international, who was a natural midfielder into a left-back — where he has mostly spent his career since.
The Arsenal technician competed for a starting berth with Joao Cancelo in particular and even became a mainstay at different points of his career at City.
In his new book, ‘Believe’, Zinchenko has revealed that after mentioning that he had merely made one poor pass in training, a furious Pep Guardiola decided to cancel a training session at Manchester City.
The former FC Ufa defender said via The Guardian: “Out loud, I said: ‘Mister! Like, I just did one wrong pass, you know?’ And his reaction was incredible.”
‘Oh, okay, sorry, sorry, Mr Zinchenko. Sorry.’
‘Okay, guys, thank you, everyone inside.’ And he went in, walked to the changing room. Training over, all because I talked back. I knew I was in trouble.”
Zinchenko revealed he apologised to Pep Guardiola, saying: “Listen, first of all, I was not right. I understood straight away but it would have been silly if I went right to his office and apologised. It was game day minus one and I knew his head was totally on the gameplan. But I did apologise after the game.”
In 2021, Guardiola pulled Zinchenko up in public for quadruple talk
During his time at Manchester City, the ex-Shakthar Donetsk man would have realised that there are certain rules that he must abide by while working with Guardiola.
In 2021, Zinchenko acknowledged the fact that City could win the quadruple, saying via The Times: “We have an unbelievable squad, the best players in the world, and definitely, why not? Bayern Munich showed last year…they won everything. Barcelona did it as well with Pep [Guardiola] and I think everything is possible.
“Inside the dressing room or inside the team I can see the hungry eyes, everyone is so hungry for the titles and that is what you want.”
Pep Guardiola pulled Zinchenko up, replying to his comments: “I am older than Mr Zinchenko.”
“I have more experience and I don’t agree with him. The only thing he has to be worried about is trying to do a good game tomorrow and try to go through. This is the only way. Four titles is a utopia. It never happened before and I think it’s never going to happen.”
In the same season, Pep Guardiola was proven right as Manchester City only won two pieces of silverware: the Premier League and the Carabao Cup.
More importantly, Zinchenko would have understood that he must be mindful of what he says while being coached by one of the best managers in the world.
Pep Guardiola seems to choose his words wisely and the Gunners defender would have learned to do so after his incident in training as well as in public.
Zinchenko would likely have matured from such experiences and he would perhaps impart the same advice to young players in the future.
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