Chelsea may not qualify for the Champions League next season, but that will not affect the future of the team's stars, including Cole Palmer.
According to a report by Ben Jacobs, none of the players' contracts have a clause allowing them to leave for a lower price if they do not participate in European tournaments. After a strong start to the season under the management of Enzo Maresca, Chelsea have fallen into crisis.
Around Christmas, the “Blues” were in second place, just four points behind Liverpool, but after the defeat at Brighton on Friday, the team fell to sixth place. The poor form - just two wins in the last nine games - has led to speculation about the future of some key players. Many clubs have informal agreements with their players to transfer if the team performs poorly.
This is the case with Alexander Isak of Newcastle, where it is claimed that if the “Magpies“ do not finish in the top 4, he could be sold for around £83 million. However, Chelsea have not included such clauses in the contracts of their players, because the club has a long-term plan. Maresca himself told Sky Sports: “The club asked us to play in the Champions League in two years. If we can do it this year, it would be fantastic“.
In addition to the players, Maresca's future as a manager has also been questioned. However, the Chelsea management remains confident in his abilities, considering that he is struggling with numerous injuries in the squad. The Italian still has a chance to lead Chelsea to the top 4 if the team stabilizes its performance in the remaining matches.