Chelsea football club have confirmed the signing of Cole Palmer from fellow Premier League side Manchester City on a long term contract worth £40m [plus add-ons].

Using their verified social media platforms, the London based outfit released a statement confirming the arrival of the 21 year old winger who put pen to a deal that keeps him at Stamford Bridge till June 2030.

“I’ve joined Chelsea because the project here sounds good and because of the platform I will have to try to showcase my talents”, Palmer said upon completing the switch to Chelsea.

Palmer, who joined Manchester City’s academy at age eight, made 41 senior appearance for City after helping the U-18 side win the league title in the 2019/20 season.

He made his senior debut for City in a Carabao Cup game against Burnley at age 18 and have gone on to win two Premier League titles, an FA Cup title and the UEFA Champions League title last season.

The English Under 21 International will take up the number twenty kit for Chelsea .