Pochettino has revealed why Cole Palmer left Manchester City to join the Blues.

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has revealed why Cole Palmer left Manchester City to join the Blues.

The 21-year-old swapped the Etihad for Stamford Bridge on transfer deadline day.

He joined the Blues in a deal worth around £40 million and is expected to make his debut against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

“He decided to come because he expects to play maybe more and be important here, but I think that is not the most important,” the Argentine told the press during Friday’s pre-match press conference.

Pochettino added: “He decided to come because Chelsea is a project for him, to improve his game, and to be more involved in every single game.”

He noted that the 21-year-old England youth team star has quality and great potential