Former Chelsea star Gianfranco Zola is endorsing Cole Palmer, a rising talent at Chelsea, to contend for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award.
Zola commended Palmer’s exceptional performance since joining Chelsea last season, noting his impressive record of 25 goals and 15 assists in 45 matches.
Although Palmer finished 25th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings, Zola believes the 22-year-old has the potential to aim higher with further improvement in his game.
Zola emphasized the importance of continuous development and praised Palmer’s skills and statistics, suggesting that under the guidance of coach Maresca, Palmer can enhance his chances for the Ballon d’Or.
Punch Online previously reported Palmer’s recognition as the EA SPORTS Player of the Month for September 2024, highlighting his standout performances for Chelsea.