Cole Palmer | From the parks of Manchester to Chelsea

Cole Palmer sits down with The Players Tribune to talk about his rise into the Manchester City first team squad. Cole Palmer talks about the influence of his Dad from a young age, and how Pep Guardiola has shaped him into the player he is today. Cole talks through his relationship with the likes of Jack Grealish and Phil Foden, and how amazing it is to play with the best players in the world like Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero.
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[@hogendoorn87]

Love everything about Cole. He has everything needed to succeed at City, no question.

[@ShrekIsLoveShrekIsLif3]

Me too

[@Harry5766]

He will succeed at Chelsea, though.

[@hogendoorn87]

@Harry5766 😭 This hurts. I can't understand the logic. He won't play at all at Chelsea unless there are quite a few injuries. Sterling and Madueke both play in his best position. Chasing the contract bag it seems.

[@Harry5766]

​@@hogendoorn87 I know what you feel, bro. I felt the same when Mount decided to leave Chelsea. Now I'm excited about Palmer signing. Madueke is far less skilled than Cole, so I think he will get a lot of time on the pitch.

[@hogendoorn87]

@Harry5766 I hope so! I haven't seen much of madueke tbh. I would be happy to see Cole succeed at Chelsea, just don't want to see him riding the bench there when he had a perfectly comfortable spot on ours lol

[@YoungV1nc3]

Citys Boy is Chelsea's Man!!!!!!

[@1STMAN]

City really investing in Palmer. At 6ft2 with his pace there's Bale comparisons. He's got that Kaka glide to him with his height too, I'm ridiculously excited. Not to say he'll reach that level, but as far as academy players go this is the peak

[@zman9525]

Stop it he's like mahrez. Everything he does is like riyad

[@kousseilashakur672]

Chris is big city fan huh !

[@zeejoo]

Foden

[@Aldo-fj7ep]

his height 181-182 cm

[@apjbrw]

@@Aldo-fj7ep no it isn't he's 6'2, pushing 6'3 🤣

[@Tinaswagg617]

He has grown up so much. Bless him.

[@delasiusnsangong5578]

Cole Palmer will go down as one of the best English player of all time. His flair, skills an eye for goal will take him to the top. He also got some arrogance in his game which most English players lack. This boy reminds me of Young Zidane at Bordeeux and prime Berbatov

[@Doggomorph]

James mcatee

[@paddypaddypaddy3]

I was just saying he's a Berbatov regen lol

[@delasiusnsangong5578]

@@paddypaddypaddy3 They have similar playing style

[@just_callis]

A young Zidane at Chelsea, love it.

[@nicholasroy2960]

Well, that aged better than anybody would've taught 👌

[@daginfinity]

And look at him now, top scorer in the premier league 🥶

[@basantamaharjan7928]

What a chill lad, can't wait to see him play in the first team

[@antoniotellez8461]

He got some minutes in the friendly vs Club America, he looked sharp. He might see some more vs Bayern. 🤞

[@abbycrisma]

Just remember his name, Cole Palmer. He's gonna continue the legacy of KDB. The passing and shot accuracy, then the pace and balance when he dribbles, kinda alike KDB. Add a bit of power on his shot, and shabooom, he became KDB. Go ahead Cole, come on CITY

[@onamiofficial]

Sadly he just joined Chelsea because City didn't trust him by buying Doku

[@tikemyson5627]

Up the chels

[@ericsentanu7752]

wow

[@pickle8233]

Him, foden, haaland and Mcatee will be one of the scariest attacks in the history of football

[@Mr.93.20]

Alvarez as well.

[@rajkaranvirk7525]

What about Delap?

[@greysonesh9610]

@@rajkaranvirk7525 delap mybe going to Southampton

[@andro92meda]

@@rajkaranvirk7525 good striker but injury prone. I think he needs to change his lifestyle immediately to save his career.

[@FatTodd]

@@andro92meda isn’t his dad an ex baller. Probably grew up too comfy

[@mingyeewong1590]

He’s incredibly talented and hope we can see him play in the 1st team.

[@BR-tf7jd]

Incredibly talented lad with a brilliant shot.

[@sebj78]

Here after his move to Chelsea

[@tosexe2535]

cutie

[@Bando_Bandzzz]

Trust me he will become a big one for the future!

[@karlos55555]

With Phil and Cole we have the world at our feet.

[@nighttime2618]

Always great to have a local lad in the side , hope he makes it. What we’ve seen so far I’ve been impressed , trust the process like foden did and keep working hard and he’s got every chance. Expect him to get some more minutes this coming season 👏🏻

[@tikemyson5627]

Up the chels

[@AlexPurdy21]

He’s gunna bang this season 🔥

[@dastin1664]

Cole's on the right path; having a decisive vision of his future is so good to hear, although it is so hard to be a regular first-team player.

[@tHeb0yd0inthings]

He had a great relationship with sterling on the pitch they linked up well and i think he deserves the no.7 jersey

[@jackcooper3307]

Looks like Cancelo’s taken it

[@odora_allan]

cole palmer the greatest ever, and he is mixed, so glad he came to chelsea

[@Willy-ey3xs]

Really hope to see him more this season.

[@NOORAHMED-wi8hy]

Palmers got rare Talent 🔥 Questions only on Mindset Passionate Trainer like Erling? Patience,Trust like Foden? Simple Tip 💡- give ear to Pep

[@G.E.MTFC_]

He’s going to be huge this lad

[@vatorgamestv]

Great mentality, it will serve him well. Palmer could follow a similar success to Foden.

[@Mr.Fr0sty]

Totally

[@DocWalker202]

Hope he can stay fit. Usually bullish on academy talent making it at city but he's looked the real deal.

[@jorgefernandez8728]

He is truly special, no doubts he can be the next Foden and Mcatee too. Absolute ballers so talented

[@mikedavies9953]

I think Pep knows how good this lad is and by selling Sterling and Jesus he has opened a pathway for Cole to get games this season expect big improvements in him this season

[@zetineb88]

He’s improving well 🐌🐌

[@bestyoueverhad.2408]

Will go down as a city legend when all is said and done. Have high hopes for Cole.

[@zetineb88]

Chelsea Legend

[@thekidkevink]

I love the confidence on this lad tbh definitely gonna be a first team regular soon.

[@BluePoppies05]

How is this video from two years ago and Palmer joined Chelsea just under a year ago lol

[@dakaaktanov6939]

they changed the title after

[@waleededits4126]

bro changed the caption

[@Demi876]

I thought he predicted the future

[@Tigerheiress]

I know I was like he did not go to Chelsea two entire years ago 😂

[@Rvbeus]

Its absurd that they let this kid go. Toe to toe with Haaland for the golden boot not to mention the assists. If Haaland had him and Kdb feeding him he wouldnt be starving for chances.

[@stephenblakely4463]

Straight up baller. Love watchn him play. Hope gets a tonv minutes this campaign 💙💙💙Cmon City 🏆🏆🏆🏆🔥

[@CTID-9320]

Really exited about Cole Palmer, the main reason why I was quite pleased when Raz left was because it will give Cole a better chance to get some games under his belt. Brilliant prospect for us. 👍👕

[@kiransunil8504]

This Aged Well 😅

[@KUNVISUALS]

Give him more games Pep the kid is a gem of a player

[@bigmorgan3640]

a credit to his mum and dad well done cole

[@mohaniAkwac]

He's a player with a good future

[@leo73323]

This season will be slow for him just like Foden's, no big pressure yet when is called he has to show what he's got, then will see, work hard and give your best, and you will have a chance to breakthrough. Good luck.

[@swain4971]

The season is going well for him😊I mean fast

[@user-rt5yu1ot2y]

ICE COLD PALMER

[@emmanuelabuchi6489]

Yes man, Yes. We Love u Cole

[@pmpsubba7232]

Best wishes for the new season ..brother 💪💪👍

[@jmacmcfc4662]

Pep needs get this lad on this pitch.... he is a 🌟.... local lad living his dreams, it doesnt get much better than that CTID

[@laronamareka5543]

Welcome to chelsea mr cole

[@lisastoker391]

Good luck Cole, i'm sure you will do it before long as you are a good little player just keep working hard and enjoy it 💙

[@karlos55555]

"Little" not anymore Lisa, he's 6'2 🤣

[@littlecloud6986]

Oh, I love this lad. May he soon follow in Phil's footsteps and shine brightly. Prem Soon Come!

[@godspowerojo7514]

How did they predict cole to Chelsea one year ago?

[@krishnatheintellectualduffer17]

Bro they changed the title

[@BluePoppies05]

I was wondering the same. So they title must have been edited

[@ErlingEra]

Break out season for him this season!🌟💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👑

[@tast7017]

This kids so exciting. Big love from Australia. CTID

[@TroyAshley]

Star in the making

[@chinortega3]

Love how it's unanimous that we all believe in his talent 💪🏽💪🏽 but even more telling is us not buying a winger cuz that means pep for sure believes between him James and Julian they will step up 💪🏽💪🏽

[@malc568]

Really hope he does well this season. We're not gonna buy a replacement for Sterling.

[@franciskyombo9394]

Cole is professional player very talented.

[@simonyricools]

«Mad crazy details»

[@Mcfc2Rich]

Didn't know he was from whythenshawe. Looking forward to seeing him this season 🔥

[@hendrikfebriana8602]

I hope he can get more minutes this season Jesus and sterling already go and so far city didn't have any rumour to buy new winger so i think pep has idea about this kid.

[@yan.weather]

Well done Palmer

[@waiji]

That Manchester accent is hard to understand by me , but thanks for the subtitle 😅

[@banger2998]

Great talent

[@jaylynch7022]

Home grown. Love to see this.

[@waggingtailluna]

Very soon he'll be a dominant figure like Foden. 👍

[@mrprodg8215]

I cant wait for this kid to regular minutes. he is going to be a great player for us --

[@ricardo4300]

proving what he is capable of at my club chelsea

[@NewFoundLove]

He’s ones of my favorite City players I always use him on career mode too 😆

[@jadenodama2261]

City fan this guy is a future regular 🤩💙

[@wilhelm_____4913]

No way they included empty seats in the animation lmao 7:46

[@blueheart2020]

When you're going to make it you have something, Coles got that something and I think we all see it in spades. Come on Palms.

[@nyxeal]

Future Star!

[@thereallcee503]

Great future ahead cole!

[@rajkaranvirk7525]

Hopefully Mcatee, Delap and Doyle also come through

[@kevintheman4408]

really enjoyed this video

[@mohidabdelmagid1675]

Future.

[@wizardeejay]

City's academy churning Stars now

[@Mister-jf2fx]

Our CJP80

[@malc568]

He's a simple man but he's OUR simple man. Come on City! Ctid

[@akabuezecharles43]

Pls keep it forward ⏩⏩⏩ bro

[@rajansharma289]

Next phil Foden 💙💪🏻

[@cesarls1768]

22/23 💙💨💯

[@Palacetown-szn]

Fuxkin baller❤

[@israel4101]

Cole, in my opinion, has a better ceiling than Foden.

[@DocWalker202]

that's debatable, at best. Foden was looking like he could be a regular at 18.

[@Doggomorph]

James mcatee

[@delasiusnsangong5578]

@@DocWalker202 Yes but Palmer arrogance and eye for goal might take him to the top.

[@eddyededwin]

@@DocWalker202 thats very debatable. foden was clearly the best talent in the country in that cohort along with CHO. palmer is sick but just slightly below fodens potential imo

[@mrprodg8215]

Palmer is more arrogant and I love it.

[@Zoe-777]

Future ballon d'or 👊

[@emmanuelowusu-ansah2625]

Buzz cut gonna fit this guy

[@mkf628]

great clip hw why blast beats over him talking?

[@greeny95100]

What a lid

[@blp73]

Have him in my career

[@olivercampion2360]

Remember the name

[@garyroberts1496]

Few England caps should amass next few years

[@BharathCalgary]

I rate him higher than Foden and Mcatee

[@t0mkat]

you called it 👏

[@BharathCalgary]

@@t0mkat Probably the worst decision Pep has made after coming to Man City

[@ExquisiteWig]

He looks like he could be Karl Pilkington's son

[@pres28]

PALMERRRRRR SZN

[@anthonybeck21]

Swag swag swag swag

[@jukussojeezy6914]

Prem soon come

[@ununseptium7961]

even more different gravy

[@ShrekIsLoveShrekIsLif3]

Wow

[@Aldo-fj7ep]

the next kevin de bruyne

[@plobeck.1572]

Star come

[@kjartemis]

feels like he's the reason City brass were okay with Sterling leaving

[@dwaynelinton1255]

Palmer an Bellingham two best under 20 player in england by county miles

[@t0mkat]

Two years later: City’s boy is Chelsea’s man.

[@omaratkinson2199]

Give him 11 r 7 shirt

[@Sheena1234ization]

Title change?

[@zuphie9680]

He needs go get back to this hairstyle

[@t0mkat]

You know it. Side fringe looked good on him, the combover look is fucking horrid.