This time Chelsea have gone too far to sell Conor Gallagher. The young Englishman served the club as a responsible captain in 2023-2024 season. And now, they are kicking out one of their loyal servants. The fans are not enjoying this scene.
Conor Gallagher is a Cobham Graduate. He raised through the ranks of Cobham and then he came into the limelight for Chelsea. In bad situations, he helped the team to gain stability by motivating the lads.
We all know that Conor Gallagher is a complete box to box midfielder. He has all the capabilities such as dribbling in tight spaces, shooting, defending, making important progressive passes. Chelsea are losing a valuable player from their squad.
What really happened?
According to London World, Chelsea have excluded Conor Gallagher from their first team. The Blues did this because the English midfielder has rejected three contract extension offers from Chelsea. Chelsea fans became sad after hearing this news.
It is being said that there is another contract on the table for Conor Gallagher. The player is unhappy about the terms of the contract, and it is turning out to be the most crucial part of this dilemma. He wants to earn the highest wage at Chelsea.
It seems that Conor Gallagher has made his decision. He has chosen Atletico Madrid as the next destination for his career. It was a very difficult decision for Gallagher. According to famous journalist Fabrizio Romano, the player has agreed all the personal terms with Atletico Madrid.
Chelsea have closed the deal with La Liga giants for €40m. It is certainly a good piece of business for Atletico. Recently, they have made some major signings which include Julian Alvarez from Manchester City, Alexander Sorloth from Villareal, Euro 2024 champion Robin Le Normand. In the upcoming season, Atletico Madrid will be a good competitor for teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Girona FC.
Chelsea’s action
It is being said that Chelsea didn’t want to lose the talented midfielder. Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital group tried to extend Conor’s contract, but the contract terms didn’t impress the English man. So, he decided to take the other path.
Unlike Mason Mount, Gallagher hasn’t joined any archrivals of Chelsea, which is a good news for the Blues.
We have seen how Arsenal are losing academy players. Chelsea owners are trying to prevent this from happening. Previously, Chelsea academy Cobham has produced some of the best talents in world football which includes Jamal Musiala, Recce James, Declan Rice, Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori, Mason Mount, Conor Gallagher, Marc Guehi, Jeremy Boga, and many more.
All of these players were nurtured at the heart of Cobham, but few of them got to play for the first team. Other players were sold to different clubs. Gradually, they became the youngsters of modern football. So, Chelsea have made a massive mistake by selling these young prodigies.
The Future of Chelsea Under Maresca
Chelsea players have started pre-season training, and they are on a USA tour. Although the players were looking sharp in the pre-season games, they lacked a clinical finisher. At this moment they are losing a world-class striker like Romelu Lukaku. On top of that if they lose another important player like Conor Gallagher, it will make a massive void at the middle of the pitch.
The Blues need a striker who can convert all the goalscoring opportunities. That is why the Blues are on the verge of signing Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion. It is being said that the player will cost the Blues around £35m. Chelsea fans are hoping that this new signing will end their number nine curse once and for all.
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