Cole Palmer Sends England Into Frenzy: Claims a Manchester United Academy Star Is BETTER Than Chelsea’s Wonderkid Estêvão
Cole Palmer has built a reputation for being composed under pressure, deadly in front of goal, and confident without arrogance.
But the comment he made yesterday has sparked shockwaves across both Manchester and London, leaving fans, pundits, and even rival players stunned.
After taking time to observe a Manchester United training session, the former Manchester City academy product made a revelation so bold, so unexpected, that it immediately set social media on fire.
Palmer openly stated that a youngster in United’s academy outshines Estêvão — the highly celebrated teenage winger Chelsea recently invested heavily in and one of the most discussed talents in world football.
And Palmer wasn’t vague. He wasn’t cautious. He went straight to the point.
“He’s better than Estêvão — far better,” Palmer admits
Speaking privately after the session, Palmer confessed he couldn’t hold back his astonishment.
“I was lucky enough to attend their training yesterday,” he said.
“And honestly, I can confidently say he is better than Estêvão.
I have no idea why Manchester United have a player like this hidden in their academy.”
The boldness of this statement sent shockwaves through the football community. For Palmer — one of Chelsea’s brightest stars to praise a rival club’s teenager so highly, and to directly compare him to one of Chelsea’s most valuable prospects, was almost unthinkable. Instantly, debates erupted across England.
What Palmer witnessed — the moment that left him speechless
Insiders who were present during the training session revealed that Palmer’s reaction wasn’t exaggerated or staged. It was pure, astonished admiration.
According to those present, the mystery academy player completely dominated the entire session:
He effortlessly dribbled past defenders
His ball control was described as “magnetic”
His finishing was clinical at every angle
His decision-making mirrored that of a seasoned professional
One witness recounted:
“Palmer kept shaking his head.
He kept muttering, ‘This kid shouldn’t still be in the academy.’”
Another observer added:
“He even questioned the coaches, asking why the boy wasn’t already promoted to the senior team.”
Clearly, Palmer saw something extraordinary — something rare.
Who is this player? United keeping his identity hidden
As the story spread, fans desperately tried to guess the identity of the teenage sensation. However, Manchester United’s coaching staff have chosen to keep his name under wraps.
Sources say the club wants to shield the youngster from media pressure and overwhelming attention while he continues developing quietly behind the scenes.
United reportedly believe that revealing his name too soon could create unnecessary hype and disrupt his progress — especially after receiving such lavish praise from a current Premier League star.
One thing is certain:
Cole Palmer’s confession has reignited the conversation about Manchester United’s academy — and raised huge expectations about a secret talent who may soon shock the world.
