Paul Merson makes Cole Palmer prediction after signing nine-year Chelsea deal

'Last season he was unreal. This season he is marked.'

Paul Merson is baffled by Cole Palmer’s nine-year contract Cole Palmer’s card is marked and the Chelsea star will struggle to replicate his ‘unbelievable’ form from last season, Paul Merson has boldly predicted. The England international enjoyed a remarkable debut campaign at Stamford Bridge in 2023/24, scoring 25 goals and making 15 assists across all competitions.

He ripped it up at Arsenal, got a new contract and was marked. ‘It’s going to be hard. If he gets 15 goals next season I’ll be like “wow, fair play to you”. 15 is a lot of goals.’ Todd Boehly’s ownership of Chelsea has been widely criticised Merson also did not hold back when discussing Palmer’s new contract, slamming Chelsea over their policy for handing out extremely long deals, something that has become rife since Todd Boehly’s takeover. ‘It can’t be a better deal for the club.

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