Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with 24-year-old Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher to join their squad.
The Spanish side had made a £33m offer which was accepted by Chelsea last week, but concerns lingered about Gallagher’s interest in the move.
However, on Sunday night, August 4, the 24-year-old confirmed his willingness to make the switch.
Meanwhile, During most of Unai Emery’s tenure at Aston Villa, Conor Gallagher had been on his radar, with interest ramping up significantly in the January 2023 and current transfer windows.
Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also confirmed the deal claiming that a five-year contract has been verbally agreed between the player and the Spanish club, who have also gone through negotiations with Chelsea to settle on £33m deal.
However, the two clubs need to complete some paperwork before the 24-year-old can travel to Spain to finalize the transfer.
Gallagher is set to fly to Atletico to undergo a medical examination and sign his contract, bringing an end to his 18-year tenure at Stamford Bridge.
Meanwhile, Chelsea had offered him a two-year deal with the option for an additional year, but the terms did not suit Gallagher due to the contract length and the limited role in the squad.
The midfielder’s departure from Chelsea was influenced by a mismatch in playing style under new manager Enzo Maresca, where he was not expected to be a regular starter.
Gallagher, who featured in five matches during Euro 2024, will now continue his career at Atletico Madrid.
Who is Conor Gallagher?
Conor Gallagher is a professional footballer who joins Atletico Madrid from Premier League club Chelsea. The 24-year-old also plays as a midfielder for the England national team.
Conor Gallagher club career
Starting out at Chelsea, Gallagher went on loan to Charlton Athletic, Swansea City, West Bromwich Albion, and Crystal Palace between 2019 and 2022.
He earned the Player of the Year award at Crystal Palace for the 2021-2022 season before making his debut for Chelsea in the 2022-2023 season.
His international stats
Having previously represented England at youth levels, Gallagher made his senior national team debut in November 2021.
He was part of the England squad for both the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 UEFA European Championship.
Conor Gallagher’s achievements
Conor is making waves in the world of football with an impressive list of achievements under his belt. The Chelsea player has had a successful career so far, with highlights including winning the UEFA Europa League in the 2018-19 season and being named Chelsea Academy Player of the Year.
Conor’s talents have also been recognized on an international level, as he was part of the England U17 team that won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017.
He has continued to excel on the pitch, being named EFL Young Player of the Month in August 2019 and receiving the Crystal Palace Player of the Year award for the 2021-22 season.
Most recently, Conor was part of the England team that finished as runners-up in the UEFA European Championship in 2024.
His achievements have not gone unnoticed, with accolades such as winning Chelsea Goal of the Year in the 2022-23 season.
