- Palmer did not want to leave Man City permanently
- Wanted a loan move instead
- Palmer has become a regular starter under Pochettino
Getty ImagesCole Palmer insists he 'never' wanted to leave Man City as Chelsea star reveals he favoured summer loan move to help him break into Pep Guardiola's plans

Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.

Sling TV
✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.
✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets.
✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.

DirecTV
✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.
✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.
✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.

Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.

Sling TV
✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.
✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets.
✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.

DirecTV
✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.
✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.
✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.

Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The England international, who moved to Chelsea from Manchester City for £42 million ($53m) last summer, has claimed that he did not want to leave the Premier League champions permanently and had rather planned to secure a loan move so that he could come back stronger and break into Pep Guardiola's starting lineup.
WHAT COLE PALMER SAID
Speaking to Sky Sports, the Blues star said, "My thing was to never leave City. That was not my intention. I wanted to go on loan for a year, come back and be ready for the first team. But they said I couldn't go on loan, either stay or you get sold. So then, Chelsea rang me. I said I wanted to go to Chelsea and I'm really happy to be here. I'm very glad I made the decision to come here."
Getty ImagesTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Since his move to the London club, Palmer has appeared in 16 out of the Blues' 17 Premier League matches where he has scored eight times and provided four assists. His impressive performance for Pochettino's side had even earned him his maiden national team call-up in November when Gareth Southgate named him in the Three Lions squad for their Euro 2024 qualifiers.
GettyWHAT NEXT FOR COLE PALMER?
After contributing with an assist in his team's 4-0 win over Preston North End in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, the 21-year-old will be next seen in action on Tuesday as Pochettino's side take on Middlesbrough in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie.
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