Chelsea’s rising star Cole Palmer has sparked break-up rumours after unfollowing his long-term girlfriend, Connie Grace, on social media — a move that has ignited speculation about trouble in his personal life.
The 22-year-old, fresh from helping Chelsea win the Club World Cup, is at the centre of relationship gossip after fans noticed he not only unfollowed Connie on Instagram but blocked her altogether. Connie, a Manchester-based influencer and manicurist, reportedly returned the favour by unfollowing him — and even his sister weeks earlier.
Palmer hinted at personal difficulties earlier this month, admitting he had been going through a “difficult time on and off the pitch.” These words now carry new meaning amid signs of a possible split.
Though Connie reportedly travelled to the U.S. during Chelsea’s Club World Cup campaign, she wasn’t seen at matches or sharing her usual supportive posts. This silence was a stark contrast to her previously active presence around Palmer’s career.
Despite personal issues, Palmer delivered superb performances, scoring twice and assisting once in the Club World Cup final against PSG — helping Chelsea lift the title under new manager Enzo Maresca. After scoring in the quarter-final against Palmeiras, Palmer ran to hug teammate Tosin Adarabioyo, saying:
“Obviously, I’ve had a difficult time these past whatever months on and off the pitch, but he’s always been there for me.”
Fans now interpret that gesture and comment as subtle references to his personal struggles.
Palmer and Connie Grace had been together for about three years, keeping their relationship relatively private. The timing of this apparent break-up comes as Palmer gears up for the 2025/26 season, with Chelsea set to face Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan in pre-season before opening their Premier League campaign against Crystal Palace on August 17.
Despite the off-pitch turbulence, Palmer’s focus and form remain strong — a testament to his professionalism as he prepares for another pivotal season at Stamford Bridge.
