Discover the details of Gallagher’s £33m transfer to Atletico Madrid, a major move in his career.
Atletico Madrid has secured the commitment of Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher.
Last week, the Spanish team presented a £33m offer to The Blues. However, there were major doubts about whether the English player was willing to relocate and accept this proposal.
Gallagher, who is 24 years old, communicated to Atletico officials on Sunday night that he has agreed and content with the transfer.
The player representing England is anticipated to travel for a medical assessment and finalize the signing of his agreement, formally concluding his 18-year tenure with Stamford Bridge.
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Gallagher considered Chelsea’s two-year offer with a potential for extension unappealing due to the contract duration and subpar position within the squad.
Gallagher and Chelsea became naturally divided due to his incompatibility with new manager Enzo Maresca’s possession-oriented approach, resulting in him not being a frequent player under the Italian.
With less than a year remaining on his current deal at Chelsea, Gallagher participated in five Euro 2024 matches.
In order to avoid selling Gallagher to an English competitor, Chelsea opted for him to be shipped overseas and granted Atletico a discounted transaction.
