HE MAY STILL BE JUST 23 YEARS OF AGE, BUT KASEY PA L M E R I S A L R E A D Y A WELL-TRAVELLED PRO AS O P P O S E D TO A CA L LOW YOUNGSTER AS HE SETS HIS SIGHTS ON SUCCESS WITH SWANSEA CITY. Palmer was one of four arrivals at the Liberty Stadium on transfer deadline day, signing on loan from Bristol City, but he had been linked with a move to the Swans in the previous two transfer windows.
“It’s been a long time coming, I’ ve been linked with Swansea over the last c ouple of windows and, now it ’s done, I c an’ t wait to get up to speed as quick as I c an. “I was close to c oming here last summer in 2019, and I had good c onversations with the head c oach, so to finally be here is a relief and I could not wait to get down to work, meet the lads and get out on the pitch. “Swansea have always been known for playing good football, especially with the manger now looking to build from the back and play through the thirds, so it is something I rec ognised in the games I have played against them and I want to be a part of it .
The talented midfielder originally emerged with Charlton, before making the move to Chelsea in 2013 as a 16-year-old.
“It ’s perfect for me, having played Swansea last year and had conversations with the manager after games, there are things that stick in your mind.
Palmer enjoyed plenty of success in the academy ranks with the Blues.
“Now we are here, and to be part of that style of play is attractive.”
He helped the club to an under-21 league title, FA Youth Cup success and repeat triumphs in the UEFA Youth League in 2015 and 2016. The following season he joined Huddersfield on loan and featured heavily as the Terriers sealed promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs. He started the following top-flight campaign with another loan spell at the John Smith’s Stadium, before moving to Derby on loan in January for the remainder of the campaign. The 2018-19 season saw spells with Blackburn and Bristol City, with Palmer’s impressive form during the second of those moves seeing him seal a permanent move to Ashton Gate in the summer of 2019. He made 29 appearances in all competitions for the Robins last term, playing alongside his now Swansea team-mate Korey Smith. And, given those previous links with a move to SA1, Palmer is glad to finally be a Swan. “I’m happy to finally be here in front of the Jack Army and have the deal done,” he said with a smile.
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