Cole Palmer doesn’t have a Champions League clause in his current Chelsea contract, despite speculative reports to the contrary.

On a night when Enzo Maresca accused his players of lacking desire, Palmer’s outward show of emotion may be no bad thing. “It’s a bit like with the fans,” Maresca explained. “When you don’t win the game it’s normal that they’re not happy.”

Cole Palmer has been told three clubs he could join amid Chelsea ’s worrying slump. Chelsea were tipped to challenge for the Premier League title earlier in the season as they emerged as Liverpool ’s biggest rival at the top of the table.

Details of Cole Palmer's contract at Chelsea have been revealed amid speculation it contains a release clause relating to the Champions League.

Cole Palmer has been a revelation for Chelsea since arriving from Manchester City in the summer of 2023, but speculation over his future with the Blues is starting to creep in

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has suggested that Cole Palmer’s team-mates need to step up and help the struggling England international. Palmer has suffered the biggest dip in form of his Blues career. The 22-year-old has not scored in his last five appearances and has only three goals in 2025. His last assist came against Aston Villa on December 1.