Cole Palmer’s signing was not Mauricio Pochettino’s idea, the manager acknowledges.

On the day before the deadline, Chelsea announced the acquisition of Cole Palmer from Manchester City.

Initially paid £40 million for the versatile winger.

Mauricio Pochettino asserted that the transfer was decided by the club hierarchy.

Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of Chelsea, has acknowledged that the decision to acquire Cole Palmer from Manchester City came from the club hierarchy, even though he is looking forward to working with Palmer.

On the day of the transfer deadline, Palmer completed his initial £40 million move to the Blues, leaving his boyhood club Man City, where he had previously played 13 years earlier.

Pep Guardiola hinted in August that the 21-year-old might sign a permanent contract with another club, but Chelsea intensified their pursuit of him in the latter part of the month before concluding their acquisition on Friday.

Prior to Chelsea’s match against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Palmer is anticipated to be introduced at Stamford Bridge. Pochettino answered questions about the specifics of the agreement during his pre-game press conference.

“I believe the owner [Todd Boehly] and the sporting directors [Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley] as well as the owner, of course, but the sporting director, it was his idea to add him to the squad.
He seems qualified for the job, in my opinion.
Of course, he was a talented player, Pochettino said.

“He also made the decision to come because he anticipated playing more and being more significant here, but I don’t believe that’s the most crucial reason. He made the decision to come because he wanted to work on improving his game and being more involved in each and every game at Chelsea.

“I believe there is quality and great potential, but he must first establish himself, demonstrate his superiority to his teammates, and play.
It’s challenging to defend his position.
“.
Palmer was Chelsea’s 12th and final addition during another busy transfer period, bringing Boehly’s total spending during his time as co-owner and chairman to more than £1 billion.

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