In a move nobody saw coming, Elon Musk, the billionaire visionary behind Tesla, reportedly made a $100 million endorsement offer to Cole Palmer to become the face of the Tesla Cybertruck campaign across Europe and beyond.
π° THE OFFER:
The deal wouldβve made Palmer one of the highest-paid athlete brand ambassadors in the world.
It included a custom Cybertruck, global marketing rights, and a multi-year partnership with performance-based incentives.
β‘οΈ WHAT COLE PALMER DID NEXT:
To everyone’s astonishment, Palmer declined the mega-deal, citing a desire to stay focused solely on football. His inner circle reportedly advised caution, wary of off-pitch distractions just as his career reaches elite levels.
> π£οΈ βIβm a footballer first β thatβs all I want to be right now.β β Cole Palmer (via source close to the player)
π THE REACTIONS:
Fans: Praising his humility and commitment to the sport.
Pundits: Calling it a βrare act of integrity in a world dominated by money.β
Muskβs team: Reportedly βsurprised but respectfulβ of the decision, with sources saying they βmight revisit the offer after Euro 2024.β
π€― WHY THIS MATTERS:
Cole Palmerβs rejection of a nine-figure sum has made headlines not just in football, but across tech and global business circles. Many see him as a rising star with values that resonate beyond the pitch.
Stay tuned β this may not be the last time the worlds of Silicon Valley
and Stamford Bridge collide.
