Conor Gallagher is back at Chelsea after his recent stint in Madrid, sparking renewed discussions about his future. The midfielder’s return has intensified negotiations between Chelsea and Atlético Madrid, with no final decision yet made.
- Conor Gallagher has returned to Chelsea from Madrid.
- Negotiations between Chelsea and Atlético Madrid are ongoing.
- No final decision has been made regarding Gallagher’s future.
Conor Gallagher’s Return to Chelsea
Conor Gallagher has formally returned to training as a Chelsea player after his recent stint in Madrid. The midfielder was back in London on Tuesday, thereby reigniting discussions around his future. The situation remains highly volatile as Chelsea and Atlético Madrid are engaged in tense negotiations, with no resolution in sight.
🚨🔵 Conor Gallagher, formally back to training as Chelsea player after he returned in London from Madrid on Tuesday.
Tense situation between Chelsea and Atlético, crazy saga still ongoing and not called off yet by all the parties involved. https://t.co/h9ZzASU7FS
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 06, 2023
Career Statistics
Conor Gallagher, an established midfielder for Chelsea FC, boasts impressive career statistics:
- Total Appearances: 305
- Goals: 43
- Premier League Appearances: 136
- Premier League Goals: 18
- Assists: 13
- Passes: 4,678
- Passes per Match: 34.40
- Shooting Accuracy: 37%
- Big Chances Missed: 12
- Yellow Cards: 0
- Red Cards: 0
2023/2024 Season
- Goals: 5
- Matches: 37
- Home Goals: 2
- Away Goals: 3
Previous Transfers and Transfer Fees
Gallagher has experienced multiple loan spells and transfers during his career:
- Chelsea to Charlton Athletic (Loan): 2019-2020
- Charlton Athletic to Swansea City (Loan): 2020
- Chelsea to West Bromwich Albion (Loan): 2020-2021
- Chelsea to Crystal Palace (Loan): 2021-2022
Transfer Fees
- Market Value: €55 million (as of 2024)
Ongoing Transfer Saga
The ongoing saga between Chelsea and Atlético Madrid over Conor Gallagher has captured significant attention. The midfielder is scheduled to sign a five-year contract with Atlético Madrid for a reported transfer fee of £33 million. The move follows Gallagher’s realization that he would not be a regular starter under Chelsea’s new manager, Enzo Maresca.
Player Profile and Career Highlights
- Name: Conor John Gallagher
- Date of Birth: February 6, 2000
- Place of Birth: Epsom, England
- Height: 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
- Position: Midfielder
- Current Club: Chelsea (as of the latest update)
- National Team: England
Gallagher’s career has been marked by notable performances across various clubs, especially during his loan spell at Crystal Palace, where he scored 8 goals in 34 appearances.
- Chelsea (2019–2024): 72 appearances, 8 goals
- Charlton Athletic (Loan, 2019–2020): 26 appearances, 6 goals
- Swansea City (Loan, 2020): 19 appearances, 0 goals
- West Bromwich Albion (Loan, 2020–2021): 30 appearances, 2 goals
- Crystal Palace (Loan, 2021–2022): 34 appearances, 8 goals
International Career
- England U17-U21: Various caps, Various goals
- England Senior Team (2021–Present): 18 caps, 0 goals
Gallagher’s dynamic playing style has often drawn comparisons to iconic midfielders like Ray Parlour and Frank Lampard. Known for his high work rate, strong tackling, and vision for passing, Gallagher has proven to be an asset in both defensive and attacking roles.
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