Chelsea star Cole Palmer previously praised Mauricio Pochettino, and those comments have resurfaced amid speculation linking the forward with a move to Manchester United.
Pochettino was in charge at Chelsea when Palmer joined from Manchester City in a deal worth £45 million on transfer Deadline Day in September 2023. Many believe Palmer played his best club football under the Argentine.
Palmer's standout season under Pochettino
During their one season together, Palmer was the standout player in a youthful Chelsea side, leading the scoring charts with 25 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions. That form earned him the Men's Young Player of the Year award at the 2024 London Football Awards, where he spoke about his relationship with Pochettino.
"He speaks to you about anything, like family issues," Palmer said. "I think if he knows what's going on off the pitch, it can affect how he is with you on the pitch. He's really great at that."
"He's given me the freedom to play my stuff and I like it when he frees you because I feel I can express my stuff more," he added. "I'm loving it. Every day he's talking to you about different things, not just football things but life things as well. He's good at making you feel good and trying to get the best out of you."
Transfer theory emerges on social media
Palmer's comments have drawn attention after a Chelsea supporter on social media predicted a reunion between the Blues No10 and Pochettino at Manchester United next summer. The prediction follows Pochettino emerging as the front-runner to become the next Man United manager, with Michael Carrick expected to be relieved of his duties.
On X, formerly Twitter, the user wrote: "If Pochettino takes over at United I can see Cole Palmer being sold for £90m to them next summer."
Palmer has long been linked with a return to Manchester, but recently signed a Chelsea contract extension to keep him at the club until 2034.
