Former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has labelled young star Cole Palmer as one of the best signings the club has ever made.
Palmer arrived at Stamford Bridge in the summer from Manchester City on a seven -ear contract for an initial £40m fee, and it was a move which raised a number of eyebrows amongst fans.
But with 19 goals in all competitions, Palmer has become an integral part of this Chelsea team and is one of the few positives during what has been an underwhelming season so far.
As a result of his performances, Palmer is already being considered as a Premier League star with many hoping he can make an impact at the upcoming European Championships for England.
Palmer's performances for Chelsea have received plenty of praise and Malouda is one of those who made a number of positive comments about the 21-year-old.
"I’ve been very impressed with Cole Palmer this season. He is definitely one of the best signings that Chelsea have made in a long time," Malouda told Gambling Zone.
"He is a very talented, skillful player, but what also impresses me about him is his football IQ and his maturity. He is a very mature player. You can even see that in his celebration: he is cold.
"In the situations he finds himself in, you have to remain ice cold to take advantage and to make the right decision. You’re making complex decisions in fractions of seconds, so you need to have that ability to assess and analyse everything that is happening around you. He does that.
"He has a contagious ability; he makes other players better. I’ve seen his connection with other players and also how he reacts when things don’t go his way – he never loses his focus. He always makes the right decision, which is very impressive for a young player in his first full season."
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