Pep Guardiola was confident that Cole Palmer would achieve success at Chelsea prior to the academy graduate’s upcoming return to the Etihad Stadium.
Palmer will return to City for the first time since his departure for a transfer fee of £42 million in the summer. He has rapidly established himself as a regular player for Mauricio Pochettino’s team, with 12 goals and nine assists in exchange for a consistent series of starts at Stamford Bridge.
Guardiola expressed his philosophical perspective on Palmer’s performance, stating that he always had confidence in the winger’s capability to excel when provided with consistent opportunities to start for a prestigious club.
When asked if he believed that Palmer was prepared to take on a greater role, similar to what he had done in the past when approving his transfer, Guardiola responded by saying, “If he could consistently play as he has in the past, then yes.” We have complete confidence in his caliber.
