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Conor Gallagher Returns to Chelsea Amidst Transfer Saga

Berlin, Germany. 14th July, 2024. Conor Gallagher of England seen during the UEFA EURO 2024 final match between Spain and England at Olympiastadion Berlin. Final score: Spain 2:1 England. Final score: Spain 2:1 England. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News
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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.


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:

  1. Chelsea to Charlton Athletic (Loan): 2019-2020
  2. Charlton Athletic to Swansea City (Loan): 2020
  3. Chelsea to West Bromwich Albion (Loan): 2020-2021
  4. 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.

Sources

  1. Transfermarkt – Conor Gallagher Career Stats
  2. Premier League – Conor Gallagher Stats
  3. FootyStats – Conor Gallagher
  4. Footballdatabase.eu – Conor Gallagher
  5. FBref – Conor Gallagher
  6. FotMob – Conor Gallagher
  7. Soccerway – Conor Gallagher
  8. StatMuse – Conor Gallagher
  9. Wikipedia – Conor Gallagher

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