“Conor Gallagher Reveals Transfer Strategy Following £33m Chelsea Deal”
Conor Gallagher Set to Complete £33m Move to Atletico Madrid
Conor Gallagher Reveals Transfer Strategy Following £33m Chelsea Deal Conor Gallagher is poised to finalize his transfer from Chelsea to Atletico Madrid this summer, with a £33 million deal agreed between the clubs. Gallagher, who is 24, will travel to Madrid on Tuesday to complete the move and undergo a medical. He has opted to join Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid after rejecting three contract offers to remain at Chelsea, where his current deal is set to expire next summer.
Gallagher’s journey with Chelsea began in August 2022 after a series of loan spells with Swansea, Charlton, West Brom, and Crystal Palace. He quickly established himself as a key player, starting all but one Premier League game last season and captaining the team 24 times in the absence of Ben Chilwell and Reece James.
Despite his recent prominence under Mauricio Pochettino, Gallagher’s future at Chelsea appeared uncertain following the appointment of Enzo Maresca in June. Aston Villa and Tottenham had shown interest earlier in the summer, but neither club met Chelsea’s asking price. Gallagher was also representing England at Euro 2024, contributing to their run to the final, which ended in defeat to Spain.
As speculation around Gallagher’s future intensified, he has now agreed to join Atletico Madrid. He will sign a long-term contract at Wanda Metropolitano, with the deal reportedly valued at £33 million. Gallagher is set to complete the final steps of the transfer and undergo a medical in Madrid.
The decision to allow Gallagher to leave has been linked to the circumstances surrounding Pochettino’s departure from Chelsea. Over the weekend, Maresca addressed concerns about Gallagher’s future, noting that the midfielder was in discussions with the club to find a resolution.
At the moment, there is no official update from the club, but Gallagher’s move to Atletico Madrid is expected to proceed smoothly as he prepares to embark on this new chapter of his career.
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