Fans of Chelsea Football Club have expressed outrage after discovering that in-form forward Cole Palmer earns significantly less than defender Malang Sarr, who has made far fewer appearances for the club. Palmer has been one of the standout players in the Premier League season, scoring 20 goals in 28 appearances for the Blues. However, it has been revealed that he earns just £80,000-a-week, while Sarr, who has played just 21 games since joining Chelsea in 2021, earns £120,000-a-week.
This salary discrepancy has baffled fans, who have questioned the logic behind it. Some have suggested that Palmer should ‘swap salaries’ with Raheem Sterling, who has had a less impressive campaign but earns considerably more than the 21-year-old.
Palmer signed a five-year contract with Chelsea in the summer, worth £80,000-a-week. At the time, this was seen as a good deal for the young player, who had just broken into the Manchester City first team. However, in light of his impressive performances this season, it is now clear that he is worth more than that.
Reports suggest that Chelsea are aware of this and are planning to offer Palmer a significant wage increase. However, no talks have yet taken place, and it is unclear when a new deal will be agreed.
In the meantime, fans will continue to question why Palmer earns so much less than some of his teammates. It is a situation that is likely to cause further unrest at Stamford Bridge, especially if Palmer continues to perform at a high level.
