Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have reached a deal for Conor Gallagher. On Wednesday, the English midfielder rejected Chelsea’s offer to extend his contract.
Gallagher appears keen to join Atletico Madrid, showing clear interest in the move. His enthusiasm for the Spanish club is evident from his actions and statements, indicating he sees this as an essential step in his career.
Chelsea is now waiting to hear back from the 24-year-old about his final decision.
Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have finalized an agreement for Conor Gallagher, with the transfer fee set at nearly £34 million (€40 million).
The deal aims to clarify the player’s future and resolve the ongoing negotiations.
Gallagher seems eager to join Atletico Madrid and wants the move. The transfer is now progressing, and the final details are being worked out.
Gallagher seems keen on moving to Atletico, and Chelsea will do their best to help him go to Spain if that’s his choice. The club is committed to supporting his decision and ensuring the transfer process goes smoothly. They want to ensure Gallagher is happy and that his move aligns with his career goals.
The Blues are now waiting for Gallagher, whose contract at Stamford Bridge ends next summer, and his representatives to decide what he wants to do.
The England international is weighing his options since he has yet to reach an agreement on personal terms with Atletico.
The Spanish team will keep exploring other midfield options while Gallagher takes his time to decide. If Gallagher doesn’t make a decision soon, they are prepared to move forward with alternative targets. Meanwhile, they monitor the situation closely to stay updated on developments.
Chelsea’s salary offer is similar to what their top midfielders earn and matches other offers he has received.
The 24-year-old turned down a contract extension in fall 2022 because he wanted to be a regular starter, not just a backup. He became a regular starter last season.
Chelsea received a higher offer from Aston Villa for Gallagher this summer. Still, he chose to stay at Stamford Bridge instead of moving to Villa Park.
Chelsea prefers to sell him to a club outside the Premier League rather than to a rival team within the league. They believe this approach would be more strategic and less competitive, avoiding strengthening a direct opponent. By moving him abroad, Chelsea hopes to minimize any potential advantages a Premier League rival might gain from acquiring him.
Earlier on Wednesday, it was reported that Atletico was aware that Tottenham was interested in Gallagher.
Chelsea anticipates that Tottenham will make a bid for the 24-year-old. Last summer, Ange Postecoglou’s team showed long-term interest and attempted to sign him.
However, Spurs focus on offloading players from their squad before making any new acquisitions. They want to clear space and balance their roster before pursuing additional targets.
Is there cause for concern? Chelsea faces off-field turmoil and issues on the pitch
Relying too much on pre-season results can be misleading. While Chelsea fans may not be panicking yet, their performance on the US tour has raised concerns that off-field issues are affecting their play.
New boss Enzo Maresca noted that his team will “concede goals” with his play-out-from-the-back style. This came after Chelsea struggled to a 2-2 draw against League One Wrexham in their first US game due to defensive errors.
But letting in four goals against Celtic was too much for him.
Despite the usual pre-season context in both games, Chelsea appeared vulnerable, uncertain, and prone to mistakes. Whether facing Wrexham or Celtic forwards, they often left gaps behind or gave the ball back to the opposition in risky areas.
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