Why is Cole Palmer so expensive in 2024/25 FPL?

Cole Palmer has enjoyed quite the rise to prominence since the beginning of the 2023/24 season.

The Manchester City youngster made the surprising £40m move to Chelsea at the beginning of last season, with not a great deal expected of the English youngster in comparison to some of the Blues' other more glamorous signings.

However, he enjoyed a sensational season in west London with an abundance of goals and assists, and he even scored in the Euro 2024 final for England this summer as well.

The attacking midfielder was an essential pick in Fantasy Premier League during last campaign, delivering his loyal owners a staggering points tally come the end of the season. He will be a popular choice for managers ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, although his new price may put some off.

What price is Cole Palmer in 2024/25 FPL?

Cole Palmer has received the biggest price hike in FPL history following his incredible 2023/24 campaign. The Chelsea ace was priced at just £5.0m at the beginning of last season, but has risen all the way to £10.5m for the start of the 2024/25 campaign.

Palmer was massively undervalued last summer, which is what made him such a desirable asset for so many managers. Even as his price rose throughout the gameweeks, his returns still made him a must-have for any squad.

However, his record-breaking price rise of £5.5m may put off prospective owners. For example, Premier League Player of the Season Phil Foden is priced at £9.5m and also classed as a midfielder, while Martin Odegaard and Bruno Fernandes come in at just £8.5m. There are plenty of options for managers.

Why Cole Palmer is so expensive in 2024/25 FPL

The reason behind Palmer's rise is clear. He was the highest-scoring player in FPL last season, raking in a whopping 244 points with Chelsea. That made him the best value-for-money player in FPL history according to the Premier League's official website, with his value sitting at 48.8 points per million.

He scored 22 goals and won the Premier League's Young Player of the Season award despite Chelsea's struggles. FPL managers will be pleased that he has also established himself as a guaranteed starter and the club's designated penalty taker.

Only one midfielder is more expensive than Palmer in 2024/25 and that's the ever-present Liverpool star Mohamed Salah (£12.5m). In fact, the 22-year-old is the third-most expensive player in FPL now, with Erling Haaland (£15.0m) also ahead of him in terms of price.

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