Man City were absolutely mad letting Palmer go - Ex-Chelsea defender Terry

Former Manchester City and Chelsea defender Terry Phelan has branded City’s decision to sell Cole Palmer as “absolutely mad,” praising the 22-year-old’s rapid rise at Chelsea and dismissing links to Paris Saint-Germain.

Palmer, who joined Chelsea for £40 million in 2023, has flourished at Stamford Bridge, winning the PFA Young Player of the Year, Conference League, and FIFA Club World Cup, while becoming Chelsea’s new No. 10.

Terry said, “I think so, if he keeps developing. But he has to do it for England as well. He has got to get a chance with England.

"I think he’s a wonderful player. Manchester City must have been absolutely mad letting him go. Pep would be scratching his head wondering ‘what did I do?’ A No.10, creativity, courage, wants to go forward, wants to light up the game, acts dumb but is very clever. He wants to bring other players into the game with that wonderful left foot.

"Beautiful player and I get goose pimples watching him. Remember Tony Currie and Liam Brady back in the day, and Graham Rix and John Robertson, that’s what he reminds me of - that flair, that guile, that swagger. I think he’s absolutely brilliant."

The 23 year old future is bright at Stamford Bridge. He has scored 39 goals and provided 31 assists in 70 games for Chelsea