After several days of heated speculation about his future, Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has accepted a proposition from Atletico Madrid. On Monday, he will fly to Spain’s capital to complete his move. Reported on X
The 24-year-old England international has turned down repeated contract offers from Chelsea to extend his tenure beyond next summer, while the Blues have encouraged him to accept Atletico’s €40 million offer. Their goal was to keep him from leaving for free or joining Premier League rivals like Aston Villa or Tottenham Hotspur.
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Gallagher had until the end of the week to make his decision, and Atletico had even arranged a deal for Valencia player Javi Guerra in case their bid for Chelsea’s midfielder fell through. Guerra appears to be returning to the market, with Girona and Real Sociedad showing interest.
Fabrizio Romano first the news of Gallagher’s approval, which has subsequently been confirmed by several sources in England. Gallagher will sign a five-year contract with Atletico and boost the midfield, with competition for slots expected to be fierce this year. Koke Resurreccion, Rodrigo de Paul, and Marcos Llorente are currently all vying for a place on the team.
After securing the signings of Robin Le Normand and Alexander Sorloth, Gallagher’s arrival leaves Los Rojiblancos with only one remaining priority: to find another central defender.
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