Chelsea star Cole Palmer has reportedly agreed a deal that will see him star in an Amazon Prime documentary about England’s hottest prospects.
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Named England's Player of the Year in 2024Has continued to star in the Premier LeagueWill lift lid on private life in streaming mini-seriesFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The contract in question, which has been signed off by streaming giants, is said to be worth a “six-figure” sum. The proposed production will focus on the next generation of talent that is emerging in English football.
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Palmer is very much part of that, having caught the eye for his country at Euro 2024 and being named England’s Men’s Player of the Year. He has also become a talismanic presence at club level, with 39 goals recorded for Chelsea through 68 appearances.
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According to , Amazon Prime intend to help take Palmer’s profile to another level. A source has said: “Amazon were desperate to land Cole. He’s one of the hottest properties in the world. The series will lift the veil on his life so far, feature exclusive footage, and help him connect with fans on a new level.”
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Filming is said to have already started, ahead of a spring release, with The Sun’s source going on to say of the Football Association giving a green light: “They know how important players like Cole will be if England are to end a 60-year wait for a major trophy. Cole is intensely private but a balance has to be struck, given how special a talent he is. He’s excited and wants fans to get to know him. He’s just a normal kid. He loves football and is a whizz on Fifa in his spare time.”
