Conor Gallagher is prepared to travel to Madrid on Tuesday to finalize his move to Atlético Madrid. The transfer is contingent on agreements for Samu Omorodión to Chelsea and Julián Álvarez to Atlético Madrid. All deals are reportedly in the final stages, with a domino effect expected once verbal agreements are in place.
- Conor Gallagher’s transfer fee is £34 million.
- He is expected to sign a five-year contract with Atlético Madrid.
- The transfer is due to Chelsea and Gallagher not agreeing on new contract terms.
- Other interested clubs included two top-six Premier League clubs and Aston Villa.
- Chelsea preferred to sell him abroad rather than to a Premier League rival.
Conor Gallagher’s Transfer to Atlético Madrid
Conor Gallagher is set to join Atlético Madrid, with the transfer fee agreed at £34 million. The midfielder, who has been with Chelsea since the age of eight, will sign a five-year contract with the Spanish club. The move comes after Chelsea and Gallagher failed to agree on new contract terms, with Gallagher seeking a longer-term deal and Champions League football, which Atlético Madrid offered.
🚨🔴⚪️ Understand Conor Gallagher’s prepared to travel to Madrid on Tuesday to complete his move to Atlético.
Green light expected as soon as Samu Omorodión to Chelsea and Juli Álvarez deals will be verbally agreed.
Domino at final stages. ⏳🧩 https://t.co/rT3SxwMHsc
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October 06, 2023
Despite interest from two other top-six Premier League clubs and Aston Villa, Gallagher chose Atlético Madrid. Chelsea preferred to sell him abroad to avoid losing key players on free transfers, as happened with Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
Conor Gallagher’s Career Statistics
Conor Gallagher, aged 24, plays as a midfielder. He joined Chelsea at the age of eight and became a regular starter last season, even being made captain by former head coach Mauricio Pochettino. As an England international, Gallagher needs to be a regular starter to maintain his place in the national team.
Samu Omorodión’s Potential Transfer to Chelsea
Chelsea are in talks with Atlético Madrid to sign Samu Omorodión for about £35 million. The deal is likely to depend on whether Atlético can sign another forward. Omorodión currently plays for Atlético Madrid, and Chelsea’s interest in him is part of their strategy to strengthen their squad.
Julián Álvarez’s Potential Transfer to Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid are in talks with Manchester City over a deal for Julián Álvarez. However, they have not yet met Manchester City’s valuation. Álvarez’s potential move is part of the broader transfer negotiations involving Conor Gallagher and Samu Omorodión.
Additional Context
Chelsea are assessing potential replacements for Gallagher, with Matt O’Riley from Celtic being one of the options. The club is keen to avoid situations where key players leave on free transfers. The 2024 summer transfer window officially closes on August 30 at 11pm UK time in the Premier League.
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