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KITTS. – COLE PALMER was given a hero’s welcome as he visited his granddad’s Caribbean birthplace following Chelsea’s Club World Cup success.
The midfielder was the star of the show in New York as he dismantled Paris Saint-Germain with two goals and an assist in Sunday’s final.
Palmer, 23, then quickly jetted off for a well-earned break with the new Premier League season starting in just a month.
The England international is making the most of his brief time off before returning to London for pre-season.
And he kicked his holidays off with a trip to St Kitts in the Caribbean, with the island holding a special place in his heart.
The exotic holiday destination was the birthplace of Palmer’s grandfather, Sterry Palmer.
Palmer’s love of the island is well-known as he wears the flag of St Kitts and Nevis on his boots alongside the English one.
It is the first time that Chelsea’s No.10 has visited the island and he was given a rousing reception.
Palmer was greeted by the deputy prime minister Dr Hon Geoffrey Hanley and the minister of tourism Hon. Marsha T. Henderson.
A troupe of traditional Masquerade performers were also on hand to give the star an authentic Kittitian welcome.
Palmer revealed how excited he is to see the island and experience its culture.
After touching down, he said:
“Landing in St Kitts off the back of winning the Club World Cup felt really special.
“It’s where my grandad’s love for football started. The island’s beautiful and really chilled.
“I can’t wait to explore the mountains, rainforest and sea – and to try out the food.”
Palmer’s recent achievements were even hailed by the Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew.
He insisted that Palmer can help inspire youngsters in St. Kitts and Nevis to success of their own. – The Sun.
