Cole Palmer named PFA Young Player of the Year for the 2023/24 season

Chelsea's Cole Palmer has been named PFA Young Player of the Year for the 2023/24 season.

The 22-year-old, who was also nominated for the top prize, enjoyed an excellent campaign with Chelsea, scoring 22 goals and providing 11 assists in 34 Premier League appearances.

No player in the Premier League has registered more goals than Palmer, who forced his way into England's Euro 2024 squad by establishing himself as one of the most dangerous players in the division.

Palmer topped the list of nominees including Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Michael Olise (Crystal Palace, now Bayern Munich), Joao Pedro (Brighton and Hove Albion) and Bukayo who won last year. Saka (Arsenal).

Palmer is the first Chelsea player to win the award since Eden Hazard, who took the award in the 2013/14 season. The only other winner for the Blues is Scott Parker, who won the 2003/04 campaign after joining from Charlton Athletic in January.

The 22-year-old has paid tribute to former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino for his role in his development.

Speaking to Palmer last season, Pochettino said: “One of the best skills is his mentality and his ability to deal with pressure. He's young and I think it's his first season playing consistently. I think it's amazing how he deals with the team. The pressure. That's the only thing a great player can be.

“It is impossible to say that he is not a top player.”

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