“Scary Good” Cole Palmer Steals Spotlight as Chelsea Chase £97M Glory in Club World Cup Final vs PSG

Cole Palmer’s meteoric rise from Manchester City’s academy product to Chelsea’s poster boy on New York billboards has taken center stage as the Blues gear up for their biggest challenge yet, a historic Club World Cup final clash against Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium in the U.S. 

Chelsea, now one game away from rewriting the club’s recent narrative, will not only battle for their first major trophy under Enzo Maresca but also eye a mind-blowing £97 million jackpot if they triumph. The stakes are monumental, and leading the charge is none other than Cole Palmer, the 22-year-old sensation whose fearless performances have made him Chelsea’s new talisman. 

Palmer’s image dominates Times Square, fronting Nike’s “Scary Good” campaign alongside global icons Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Vinicius Jr. But what’s perhaps most striking is Palmer’s calm amid the rising fame. “He’s not really blown away by much, and I think that’s what keeps him going,” teammate Levi Colwill said, reflecting on Palmer’s cool demeanor despite the surreal surroundings. 

The young Englishman’s clutch performance in the Europa Conference League final, where he almost single-handedly secured victory for Chelsea, earned him man-of-the-match honors and solidified his reputation as a big-game player. Now, on a much grander stage, Palmer is expected to shoulder even more responsibility against the European heavyweights of PSG. 

Colwill couldn’t hide his admiration: “He’s scary good, to say the least. That billboard suits him perfectly. It’s amazing seeing him everywhere around New York.” 

PSG, led by Luis Enrique, come into the final with an intimidating lineup featuring Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Nuno Mendes, a dream ensemble that FIFA likely envisioned for the inaugural final of the revamped Club World Cup. But Chelsea, while viewed as underdogs, have grown into the tournament and believe in their system, style, and identity. 

Colwill emphasized that Chelsea are not just grateful to be finalists, they came to win:
“You have to respect how PSG press, how they play. But we’re not going to change who we are. That’s what got us here, and we believe it’s enough to get us over the line.” 

With temperatures high and the pressure even higher, controlling the game will be key. “If you turn the match into a basketball game in this heat, it’s not going to help anyone,” Colwill added. “We’ll pick the right moments, control the tempo, and stay confident.” 

This final marks Chelsea’s second major showdown of the season following their Europa Conference League win. For Colwill and the squad, victory would not just mean glory and cash but a symbolic return to Europe’s elite tier. 

“This is huge,” he declared. “It’s about more than the money, it’s about writing history. Winning this puts us back on the map, builds belief, and sets the tone for many more finals ahead.” 

With 80,000 fans expected in the iconic MetLife Stadium and global eyes glued to this fresh Club World Cup climax, Cole Palmer has the chance to etch his name into Chelsea folklore, and prove that the hype in Times Square isn’t just for show.