Cole Palmer, aged 22, has been awarded the Premier League Young Player of the Season for his standout performances during the 2023/24 campaign at Chelsea.
The England international triumphed over a competitive field including Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak, Kobbie Mainoo, William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, and Destiny Udogie to clinch the prestigious accolade.
The Premier League officially announced Palmer’s achievement via a post on social media.
Palmer joined Stamford Bridge last summer on transfer deadline day, departing Manchester City’s academy.
Since then, he has been instrumental, scoring 22 goals and providing ten assists this season, propelling Chelsea to sixth place in the Premier League standings.
Currently, Mauricio Pochettino’s team holds a three-point advantage over Newcastle United in seventh place, but their inferior goal difference (13 compared to Newcastle’s 21) means that sixth place is not yet secured.
Chelsea’s final game of the season against Bournemouth on Sunday will be crucial in determining their European football fate.
Meanwhile, Newcastle will face Brentford in their last fixture, with all matches scheduled to kick off at 4pm UK time.