Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has claimed the PFA Young Player of the Year award, marking the first major individual award of his career.
The 22-year-old was recognized by his fellow professionals as the best young player of the 2023/24 season, after an outstanding campaign in which he scored 22 Premier League goals and provided 11 assists.
Palmer received the prestigious award from Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola during a ceremony at the Manchester Opera House on Tuesday.
He was a standout performer in what was a challenging season for Chelsea.
Notable moments of his 2023/24 campaign include a hat-trick that secured a dramatic win over Manchester United in April and a four-goal display in a 6-0 win against Everton.
Chelsea celebrated Palmer’s achievement on social media, posting on X, “Star status, PFA approved. Cole is the PFA 2023/24 Young Player of the Year.”
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