Cole Palmer Leaves Football World STUNNED With Shocking Claim About Man United Academy Star

“He’s far better than Estêvão — I don’t know why they’re not using him.” — Cole Palmer reveals the ONE Man United youngster who impressed him more than Chelsea’s Brazilian wonderkid

 

 

 

 

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Chelsea’s Cole Palmer is known for his calmness on the pitch, his sharp finishing, and his unshakable confidence.

But what he revealed yesterday has left fans, analysts, and both Manchester and London buzzing with shock.

 

After attending Manchester United’s training session, the former City academy star delivered a bold statement — a statement that no one saw coming.

 

A confession so unexpected that it immediately ignited debate across England:

Cole Palmer claims a Manchester United academy player is better… yes, better than Chelsea’s own Estêvão, one of the most hyped young wingers in world football.

 

And Palmer didn’t mince words for a single second.

 

 

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“He’s far better than Estêvão” — Palmer opens up

 

Speaking to a close source shortly after the training session, Palmer admitted that he couldn’t hold back his shock:

 

“I was opportune to watch their training session yesterday.

And I can proudly say he’s far better than Estêvão.

I don’t know why Manchester United have an academy player of his quality and they’re not using him.”

 

Those words hit like a thunderbolt.

 

For Palmer — a Chelsea star — to speak this boldly…

for him to compare a United youngster to Estêvão…

and then declare the youngster better?

 

Football fans were left in disbelief.

 

 

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Inside the session — what shocked Palmer

 

According to insiders present during the training, Palmer’s reaction wasn’t casual.

It wasn’t an exaggeration.

It was genuine awe.

 

Observers revealed that the United academy player dominated every drill:

 

He glided past defenders with ease

 

Controlled the ball like he had glue on his boots

 

Showed elite finishing

 

Read the game with maturity beyond his age

 

 

One eyewitness said:

 

“Palmer just stood there shaking his head.

He kept whispering, ‘This boy shouldn’t be in the academy.’”

 

Another insider added:

 

“He even asked staff members why the kid isn’t already with the senior team.”

 

 

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So who is the player? — Identity kept secret… for now

 

Just like the first article style you requested, here is the dramatic reveal moment:

 

Manchester United staff have chosen to keep his identity confidential, wanting to protect him from media pressure.

 

But those who witnessed the session describe him as:

 

Fast

 

Technically frightening

 

Brilliant under pressure

 

A natural playmaker

 

A player “built for the Premier League”

 

 

The comparison to Estêvão — Chelsea’s €60M Brazilian wonderkid — has now pushed curiosity to new levels.

 

Fans are already speculating.

Clips from youth matches are resurfacing.

And United supporters are demanding to see him promoted immediately.

 

 

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Why isn’t United using him? — Analysts explain

 

Football analysts suggested several possible reasons:

 

The pressure of expectations

 

Wanting to develop him quietly

 

Squad depth

 

Management uncertainty

 

Long-term planning

 

 

But after Palmer’s comments, those reasons suddenly sound weak.

 

Because if Cole Palmer — one of the most technically intelligent players in England — is openly questioning the decision…

 

Then something big might be brewing inside Old Trafford.

 

 

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Fan reactions explode everywhere

 

Within minutes of the leak, social media went crazy:

 

“Palmer doesn’t talk carelessly — this is serious!”

 

“Better than Estêvão?? Release his name NOW!”

 

“United are hiding a gem.”

 

“If Palmer said it, he’s telling the truth.”

 

“Promote him IMMEDIATELY!”

 

 

Chelsea fans were stunned.

United fans were ecstatic.

Neutral fans were curious.

 

Cole Palmer had just changed the conversation — single-handedly.