English Premier League football club Chelsea’s player Cole Palmer reacts during a press conference in Sydney on July 31, 2026. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE —
By Adegboyega Adeleye
Chelsea star Cole Palmer says he is eager to reunite with close friend Morgan Rogers at Stamford Bridge after the England international completed his move from Aston Villa, revealing he “can’t wait” to share the pitch with his former Manchester City academy teammate.
Speaking during Chelsea’s pre-season tour in Australia, Palmer told the club’s official website that he played a role in convincing Rogers to join the Blues and believes the pair can rediscover the chemistry they built together in Manchester City’s academy and England’s youth teams.
“Everyone knows how good he is, and obviously he’s one of my best friends, so I’m very happy about him coming here,” Palmer said.
