Cole Palmer reveals Pep Guardiola discussions as controversial Chelsea transfer decision explained

Cole Palmer has revealed why he decided to leave Manchester City and join Chelsea. The 21-year-old midfielder swapped the Etihad Stadium for Stamford Bridge in the final hours of the summer transfer window despite a promising start to the campaign for Pep Guardiola's side.

Palmer played a crucial role for City in both the Community Shield and the UEFA Super Cup, scoring a goal in each tie. In spite of his impressive performances, one of which secured his boyhood club a piece of silverware, he was dropped from the starting lineup on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

The youngster was given just a 10 minute cameo against Burnley. Palmer was then an unused substitute in each of City's next two games before deciding to join Chelsea in pursuit of first-team football – and he hasn't looked back since.

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He's featured 23 times for the Blues in the English top flight this term, scoring 11 goals and providing eight assists. Despite some poor results, Palmer has been a shining light for Chelsea, earning himself a couple of senior caps for England.

Speaking on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football show, the midfielder was quizzed on his decision to join the west London outfit. Palmer said: "I thought I was ready to play football week in, week out and that is the reason why I came.

"I just wanted to showcase my ability week in, week out and thankfully it’s coming off," he added. "It was very difficult decision for me to move and leave City. I have been there since I was six years old and it’s all I ever knew. But, I