- Conor Gallagher is set to join Atletico Madrid in a €40 million transfer, with the Chelsea midfielder expected to travel to Spain on Monday to finalize the deal and sign a five-year contract.
- Gallagher has been a key player for Chelsea and the England national team in recent seasons.
- Despite Chelsea’s efforts to retain him, Gallagher declined a new contract offer and will depart Stamford Bridge this summer.
- Atletico Madrid acted swiftly to secure Gallagher’s signature, overcoming interest from two unnamed Premier League clubs.
Newsypeople – Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has agreed to join Atletico Madrid in a €40 million (£34.1 million) deal, according to multiple reports.
The 24-year-old England international is expected to travel to Spain on Monday to complete the move and sign a five-year contract with the Spanish club.
Gallagher, who has been at Chelsea since 2008, has been a regular starter for the Blues in recent seasons, making 37 Premier League appearances in the 2023/24 campaign and scoring five goals while providing seven assists. He has also been a key player for England, earning 18 caps under former manager Gareth Southgate and featuring in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2024.
Despite Chelsea’s attempts to keep Gallagher by offering him a new three-year contract, the player rejected the offer as it did not meet his wage demands. The Blues then tried to force him out of Stamford Bridge by telling him he would not be training with the first-team squad once the club returns from their pre-season tour of the US.
🚨🔴⚪️ EXCLUSIVE: Conor Gallagher has verbally agreed terms and said YES to join Atlético Madrid!
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 5, 2024
‘Here we go’ to follow today after formal steps, five year deal 🧨🏴
La Liga’s record fee this summer, €40m to Chelsea — brokered by Ali Barat from Epic Sports and Paul Nicholls. pic.twitter.com/7rOQgmY2jh
Atletico Madrid moved quickly to secure Gallagher’s signature, striking an agreement with Chelsea worth €40 million (£34.3 million). However, the player took several days to make up his mind, causing some concern for Atleti. Two unnamed Premier League clubs reportedly tried to hijack Atleti’s move at the last minute, but Gallagher had already verbally agreed to join the Spanish giants.
The €40 million fee makes Gallagher’s move to Atletico Madrid one of the biggest deals involving a Spanish club this summer. Chelsea are now looking to bolster their midfield ranks by joining the hunt for Celtic’s Matt O’Riley as a potential replacement for the departing Gallagher.
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