Cole Palmer: “Nobody Believed in Us” — Chelsea Star Celebrates Club World Cup Glory
After leading Chelsea to a stunning 3-0 victory over PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup final, midfielder Cole Palmer expressed pride in his team’s underdog triumph and praised the unity of the youthful squad.
“It’s a great feeling it’s even better because no one believed in us before the game,” Palmer said after the final whistle. “We knew it was a very difficult game, against a great team, but we’re very happy.”
Palmer was the undisputed star of the final, scoring two goals and assisting João Pedro for the third, sealing a dominant first-half performance that Paris Saint-Germain couldn’t recover from. His impact at Chelsea continues to grow, especially in decisive matches.
A Final Specialist
The 22-year-old is no stranger to big-game moments. In May, Palmer delivered two assists in Chelsea’s 4-1 Conference League final win over Real Betis. His performance in the Club World Cup final adds to an impressive record:
- 8 goal involvements in 7 finals
- Joined Chelsea in January 2023
- Key figure in back-to-back international trophies
“I like finals. We’re building something special, something important,” he added. “It’s a young team, and I believe we’re heading in the right direction.”
Looking Ahead
Palmer’s emergence as Chelsea’s creative leader reflects the club’s successful rebuild under coach Enzo Maresca. With a youthful squad and renewed momentum, the Blues have now added a second Club World Cup title to their trophy cabinet and done so with style, despite early skepticism.
The final also reinforces Palmer’s growing reputation on the global stage not just as a promising midfielder, but as a proven match-winner when it matters most.
