Cole Palmer has committed his future to Chelsea by signing an improved contract extension that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2034 — one year beyond his previous deal.

The 24-year-old England international had been under contract until 2033, but the club moved to reward him on enhanced terms following his rise to become one of their most important attacking players. Palmer is also increasingly recognised as a dressing-room leader behind the scenes.

The new agreement places Palmer among the Premier League's longest-contracted players, alongside Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Chelsea team-mates Joao Pedro and Geovany Quenda, all of whom are tied to their clubs until the same year.

A rapid rise since joining from Manchester City

Palmer joined Chelsea from Manchester City in 2023 in a deal worth £42.5 million, and signed his previous contract just two years ago. His latest extension forms part of a broader Chelsea strategy of locking in key players on long-term deals while keeping the club's wage structure in order.

Joao Pedro signed a new deal until 2034 in August, and Pedro Neto followed with a six-year extension last month. Palmer has built a strong on-pitch relationship with the Brazilian forward, and has also reignited his partnership with Morgan Rogers — whom he describes as his