With Chelsea gearing up for their much-anticipated FIFA Club World Cup final clash against Paris Saint-Germain, star forward Cole Palmer was seen unwinding in an unexpected way. The 22-year-old Blues standout was spotted cruising through New York City’s vibrant Times Square on a scooter, soaking in the atmosphere ahead of what is arguably the most significant match of his club career.

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Chelsea to face PSG in CWC finalPalmer relaxed before the summit cashHas firm confidence in his abilitiesFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

PSG have stormed into the final with dominant displays, living up to their billing as pre-tournament favourites. Under the guidance of Luis Enrique, the French giants dismantled Inter Miami, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid without conceding a single goal, racking up a staggering 10-0 aggregate scoreline across the three games.

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Despite the looming pressure of facing Europe’s reigning champions, Palmer appears to be embracing the occasion with a sense of calm. Dressed casually in a black hoodie and matching black shorts, the forward appeared relaxed.

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WHAT PALMER SAID AHEAD OF THE FINAL

Palmer remains unfazed despite the magnitude of the match and said, "Obviously, we're confident. We know it's going to be a tough game, but it's a final. We're excited. Everyone's ready. You know, you want to play against the best team, and they probably are the best team in the world, but we're excited and we're ready. They do everything well, we've watched the games, but we've got a plan and we're going to try and do it."