{"id":9365,"date":"2024-05-14T14:13:53","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T14:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalpulse.net\/?p=9365"},"modified":"2024-05-14T14:13:53","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T14:13:53","slug":"roberto-de-zerbi-confirms-failed-brighton-move-for-chelsea-superstar-last-summer-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalpulse.net\/?p=9365","title":{"rendered":"Roberto De Zerbi confirms failed Brighton move for Chelsea superstar last summer | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cole Palmer has been an incredible hit since moving to Chelsea (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Roberto De Zerbi says Brighton tried to sign Cole Palmer from Manchester City last summer, but were beaten to him by Chelsea, where he has quickly become a superstar.<\/p>\n

Palmer has been the breakout star of the Premier League season, scoring 21 league goals in his first season with the Blues and 24 in all competitions.<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old had very little first team experience before making his \u00a340m move from the Etihad to Stamford Bridge, but he has rapidly proved that he is ready and capable of playing at the elite level.<\/p>\n

He has proved to be a brilliant signing for Chelsea but a disappointment for Brighton as they were keen on the England international last year too.<\/p>\n

De Zerbi confirmed that the Seagulls wanted to sign Palmer before the start of the season, recognising his great potential, but Chelsea got there first.<\/p>\n

\u2018We tried to bring him last summer,\u2019 the Italian said of Palmer. \u2018We thought he could be a top player. The qualities of Palmer are clear. This season he is playing very well, scoring a lot of goals.\u2019<\/p>\n

De Zerbi\u2019s team hosts Palmer\u2019s on Wednesday night in the Premier League, with Chelsea on a three-match winning streak and the Italian expecting a tough challenge.<\/p>\n

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Roberto De Zerbi has struggled for consistency with Brighton this season (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018They are playing very well, they deserve to be fighting for a European position,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n

Brighton have not been in such good form themselves, with just two wins in their last 10 Premier League games but De Zerbi is insistent that his players go out on a high this season.<\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s important because after Sunday we go on holiday and when we\u2019re on holiday if we have no points [from the last two games] it will be a problem for me,\u2019 he said. \u2018I want us to finish in the top 10.\u2019<\/p>\n

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