- Palmer inspired تشيلسي to CWC win
- Visited his granddad’s Caribbean birthplace
- Rousing welcome upon arrival
Although he was born and raised in إنجلترا, Palmer has always maintained strong emotional ties to his Caribbean roots. In fact, he regularly wears football أحذية adorned with the flags of both England and St Kitts and Nevis as a tribute to his dual heritage.
Upon his arrival, Palmer was met with a rapturous reception. Among those waiting to greet him were Dr. Hon. Geoffrey Hanley, the Deputy Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, and the country’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Marsha T. Henderson. A vibrant performance by a local troupe of traditional masquerade dancers featured a special act for the esteemed guest.
Clearly moved by the reception, Palmer expressed his joy at finally visiting the place that inspired his family’s love for the sport.
“Landing in St Kitts off the back of winning the Club كأس العالم felt really special,” he told reporters. “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 visit comes during a brief window of downtime before the الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز gears up for its return in just a month’s time. Chelsea begin their campaign with a challenging stretch of matches starting with كريستال بالاس, followed by clashes against وست هام متحد, فولهام، و برينتفورد.
