Chelsea and England midfielder Cole Palmer made headlines with his first public appearance alongside girlfriend Connie Grace at the prestigious GQ Men of the Year Awards.
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The event took place at the Kensington Roof Gardens in London on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
The 22-year-old footballer, dressed in a sleek black suit and bowtie, posed for photographers alongside Grace, who stunned in a black cut-out dress.
The couple, who have been dating for approximately three months, chose this high-profile occasion to make their debut as a pair.
Palmer’s family was also in attendance, with his mother, Marie, and father, Jermaine, joining him for the evening. The Chelsea star takes pride in his heritage; his grandfather, Sterry Cole, hailed from St.
Kitts and Nevis before relocating to the UK in 1960. As a tribute, Palmer sports the St. Kitts and Nevis flag on his football boots during every match.
Other notable attendees included Palmer’s Chelsea teammate Noni Madueke, Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, and legendary sprinter Usain Bolt.
Palmer, who transferred from Manchester City to Chelsea for £42.5 million, recently spoke about adjusting to life in London.
Despite finding Manchester more familiar, he shared that the quiet surroundings in London suit him well, allowing him to focus without distractions.
“Manchester’s better, but I don’t mind it here. It’s quiet, and there are no distractions,” Palmer revealed in a recent interview with The Telegraph.
“The club has been very supportive, handling most of the adjustments, which has been helpful because it’s stressful.”
With his burgeoning career at Chelsea and his new chapter in London life, Cole Palmer continues to cement his place both on and off the pitch as one to watch.