England midfielder [Cole Palmer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cole_Palmer) has agreed a fresh contract with [Chelsea Football Club](https://www.chelseafc.com) that will bind him to the London side until the summer of 2034, the club announced on Saturday. The 24‑year‑old, who joined from Manchester City in 2023, will continue to feature for the Blues under manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Palmer's new deal runs for ten years, extending his stay beyond the original expiry in 2025.
Since arriving at Stamford Bridge, he has amassed 91 goal contributions – 45 goals and 46 assists – across 138 matches, helping Chelsea capture the FIFA Club World Cup and the [UEFA Conference League](https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaconferenceleague/).
“Chelsea means a lot to me and I think the club is going in the right direction, so I’m delighted to sign and I’m obviously very happy,” Palmer said.
He added that talks with the owners, sporting directors and the manager gave him confidence to commit his future to the club, and the shared ambition to win major trophies was a decisive factor.
In the 2023/24 season, Palmer recorded 25 goals and 19 assists in all competitions, earning both the club’s Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season awards, as well as the [Premier League](https://www.premierleague.com) Young Player of the Season and the PFA Young Player of the Year honours.
**What does the contract mean for Chelsea?**
The long‑term agreement secures one of the Blues’ most promising attacking talents, allowing the team to plan its squad development around his abilities for the next decade.