Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid will have to break the bank and fork out €200 million to sign Chelsea superstar Cole Palmer.
Real Madrid are always on the lookout for players who can further bolster their squad. Cole Palmer’s exceptional performances at Chelsea have caught the attention of Los Blancos, and they are interested in signing him. But, according to a report from Fichajes, the Spanish giants have suffered a massive setback as the Blues want €200 million to part ways with the English attacking midfielder.
The rise of Cole Palmer
Palmer came up the ranks at Manchester City, and he was already a massive name in English football on his way up. While he did get promoted to their first team back in 2021, the 22-year-old could establish himself as a regular in their first team.
The Englishman ultimately ended up making the move to Chelsea in the summer of 2023 in search of a more prominent role. The Blues were keen on making him a part of their squad, and the transfer has surely gone according to plan for them.
Since making the move to Stamford Bridge, Palmer has been involved in a total of 62 games. He has bagged 36 goals and has another 21 assists. He has been used as a ten as well as on the right flank and has hardly put a foot wrong.
The English internaitonal has 11 goals and six assists in his 15 Premier League outings this term. His ability to score, create chances and decide games makes him a rare commodity. Multiple top clubs have taken note of this elite talent who will only get better with time.
Real Madrid suffer setback in pursuit of Palmer
Cole Palmer has placed himself on the radar of Real Madrid, and they have been closely monitoring his progress for some time now. While the team in white has a star-studded attack, they are constantly looking for players who can add more quality to their squad.
The Chelsea attacking midfielder seems to be an ideal fit for their project, and they are considering pushing for his services. But, the Spanish giants are unlikely to succeed as Palmer’s contract at the London club runs until the summer of 2023.
The Blues have total control over his future and they won’t let him leave unless a club tables a massive fee of over €200 million. While Real Madrid have made some of the biggest purchases in football history, the €200 million figure exceeds what Los Blancos are willing to pay at this stage.