Cole Palmer stars in ‘possibly greatest thing I've watched' as Chelsea star helps rivals he has ‘skinned' in Nike ad

The Sun

2 days ago

COLE PALMER has left fans speechless after starring in a new advert.
The Chelsea star appeared in the new Nike ad, which shows him as the head of a legal firm offering help for players who have been "skinned" by him.
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Palmer himself has a limited appearance in the video, but his arrival is perfectly timed.
The video starts out with a man in a suit and a haircut identical to Palmer's asking if the viewer knows anyone who has been "skinned" by the England international.
In a reference to other TV ads like InjuryLawyers4U, the man says: "Have you or someone you love been skinned by Cole Palmer? Worried Cole's highlight reel will be your legacy?"
After showing some highlights of Palmer skinning some rivals with his dribbling, the man reveals the fictional firm is called "Reputational Damage Specialists".
He goes on to explain how the firm will create a "recovery plan to get you back on the pitch," with a number of "victims" of Palmer's skills shown to be in distress over their traumatic experience.
Part of the recovery process includes surgery from an "expert reconstruction team" to help players start afresh, including a new identity, a new kit and a new life.
The man then walks into a room with a large wooden table which has four people standing behind it while a central chair is shown with its back to the camera.
Each of the people behind the table are shown to have a Palmer haircut identical to the first man, before the chair turns around to reveal company boss Palmer wearing a sharp suit with his fingers touching together.
The video then moves back to a widepan shot with Palmer now showing off a devious smile while his underlings perform his signature rubbing shoulders celebration.
This final scene has a sinister laughing track playing along with a phone number: +44-800-skinned.
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Pictures were later shared on Palmer's Instagram of him wearing his suit and having his feet up, while another showed him with a mischievous smile and holding a phone to his ear.
Reacting to the video, one fan said: "That ad was cold."
A second said: "Yeah...that haircut... approved."
A third added: "Nike brought back the goods."
Another said: "Possibly the greatest thing I have ever watched."
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A fifth said: "Palmer single-handedly just saved Nike ads, the game's so back."
Palmer has a number of Premier League rivals to count among his victims.
Some of the most memorable - or humiliating, depending on your point of view - include Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte and Everton 's Jarrad Branthwaite.
Team-mates aren't safe either, with videos from Blues training showing the attacking midfielder nutmegging Noni Madueke.
Palmer has thus far helped Chelsea make the Club World Cup quarter-finals.
They are now up against Palmeiras to book a spot in the final four.
That match will commence at 2am on Saturday.