Chelsea reject Emerson Palmieri becomes first player to complete historic trophy haul
Posted by  badge Boss on Jun 08, 2023 - 07:56PM
Emerson Palmieri is the first player to achieve a remarkable trophy haul (Picture: Getty Images)

Emerson Palmieri became the first player to win the , and Europa Conference League when he lifted the latter with on Wednesday night.

The full-back has also won the European Championship with Italy and the European Super Cup with , where he won the Champions and Europa Leagues, creating an absolutely incredible CV.

The 28-year-old started the match on Wednesday as the Hammers beat Fiorentina 2-1 to win their first piece of silverware since 1980.

There were dramatic scenes in Prague as Jarrod Bowen was sent through in the final minute and the England international secured the trophy for the east London club and the amazing piece of history for Palmieri.

Before the match the Italy international was asked about completing the set, and told the : ‘To be honest, I really never thought about playing at this level for so many big clubs, winning those titles.

‘It just felt like a reality too far away for someone who grew up in Brazil, like something unreal, that you couldn’t achieve. When I moved to Europe [in 2014], I joined Palermo, who had just been promoted to the Serie A in Italy, so even then it felt far away, but look at me now. You always need to believe and work hard.’

Former Manchester United and Arsenal man Henrikh Mkhitaryan has the chance to complete the Champions, Europa and Conference League treble on Saturday night when his Inter Milan side take on Manchester City in the Champions League final.

However, even if Inter pull off the upset, the Armenian cannot will not be able to boast the Super Cup or European Championship that Palmieri can.

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