According to Sky Sports, English midfielder Conor Gallagher will leave Chelsea this summer for La Liga giants Atletico Madrid. The transfer saga of Conor Gallagher is finally over after numerous speculations. Some reports suggest that Chelsea forced the player to move out of the club. According to some speculation, the player was not allowed to practice with the first team or even enter the training facility. This is not the first time a player has been pressured by the club for a transfer move. However, now the transfer situation is finally over between the player and the club after a long tussle.
This transfer saga will always remain a mystery for the football fans. Last season, Conor Gallagher was a regular name in the starting lineup for Chelsea. The player put up some great performances last season when most of the players were not available due to injuries. Gallagher gave amazing performance in Chelsea’s 5-0 victory against West Ham United. The England international was also a key player in the North London derby against Tottenham. Chelsea had only 14 first team players available in this match due to injuries. The Blues still managed to win the game with a miracle.
English midfielder Conor Gallagher’s contribution to the club and country
Former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino called Conor Gallagher an “irreplaceable” player. This statement looks very true after Gallagher became a regular player under Pochettino. Conor Gallagher was also called by Gareth Southgate for England’s Euro 24 campaign. This was a very big achievement for the Chelsea midfielder, given the quality of the English team. Gareth Southgate, in the group matches of the tournament, tried some new tactics. Liverpool’s Trent Alexander Arnold was started in the midfield alongside Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham.
Trent’s exceptional passing and crossing abilities made him a suitable candidate for this position. However, this formation did not work after England made the fewest chances in the group stage. Conor Gallagher was later introduced as the new partner for Declan Rice. This formation was more balanced for the Three Lions and worked out until the knockout stage of the tournament. Later, Manchester United’s youngster, Kobbie Mainoo, was given this position. This was a very unlucky tournament for England after losing to Spain in the finals of the tournament. The Three Lions have now lost two consecutive Euro finals, and Gareth Southgate is sacked.
Conor Gallagher transfer saga is finally over
The decision by Chelsea to try to sell Conor Gallagher is still not clear to many football fans. However, it is now reported that Chelsea accepted a £34 million bid by Atletico Madrid for Conor Gallagher. The Blues were given time until the weekend to finalize the deal. The player’s contract was going to end next summer with the club. Chelsea did not want Gallagher to leave the club for free like Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen. Gallagher has been at the club since childhood and even called Chelsea his boyhood club. The midfielder was also a fan favorite at the club. Chelsea will try to sign more players for their squad next season.
The pre-season tour is over for the Premier League clubs and the season will be starting soon. Chelsea will be back after a disappointing pre-season where they manage to win only one game. Matt O’Riley of Celtic is reported to be new transfer target of Chelsea. The Celtic player is a potential replacement for Conor Gallagher. There is no official bid currently from Chelsea for the player. Atletico Madrid are also interested in the player and can make an official bid.
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