Cole Palmer has signed a new nine-year contract at Chelsea, prompting bemusement and more questions around Chelsea’s ownership. The 22-year-old, who excelled at Stamford Bridge last season after his move from Manchester City, is now tied down until 2033.
Handing out almost decade-long contracts is unprecedented and difficult to comprehend, particularly in a sport as changeable and unpredictable as football. But Chelsea are beginning to develop a reputation for it: Enzo Fernandez is under contract until 2032, while Moises Caicedo, Pedro Neto and Mykhaylo Mudryk are all tied down until 2031.
