Gallagher is eager to sign with Atletico

The English midfielder is one of Simeone's main targets for this summer

Héctor Andreu | 1 Aug 2024 | 16.32
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Conor Gallagher has rejected offers to join Atlético / ESPN
Conor Gallagher has rejected offers to join Atlético / ESPN

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The future of Conor Gallagher seems to be moving away from Chelsea, as the English midfielder has rejected two contract renewal offers from the London club. With just one year left on his current contract, Gallagher has been at the center of transfer speculations, and Atletico Madrid has emerged as the leading candidate to secure his services this summer.

Last summer, Tottenham Hotspur showed great interest in signing Gallagher, but now it is Atletico Madrid leading the race. According to '90min', the Spanish club has had a £33.8 million offer accepted by Chelsea. However, before sealing the deal, Gallagher must reach a personal agreement with Atletico.

Over the past few months, Chelsea tried to retain the 24-year-old player by presenting two contract extension proposals. The first offer came in June, coinciding with the rejection of an offer from Aston Villa for the midfielder. The second offer promised to make Gallagher one of the highest-paid midfielders in the team. Despite the attractive financial terms, Gallagher chose to decline both offers, clearly showing his desire to seek new horizons.

Chelsea, aware of the situation, seems willing to sell Gallagher to Atletico Madrid for a lower amount than the one offered by Aston Villa. This is because the club prefers to avoid strengthening a direct rival in the Premier League.

They've Already Covered Gallagher's Departure

With Gallagher's departure getting closer, Chelsea has started to strengthen its midfield. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City joins the team for £30 million, while the young 21-year-old Renato Veiga arrives from Basel for £11.8 million.

Gallagher, who was part of the English squad in Euro 2024, may have already played his last game for Chelsea. The midfielder is not expected to participate in the club's preseason tour of the United States, and his future seems tied to the Madrid giants before Chelsea's final preseason friendly against Inter on August 11th.

Gallagher's decision to turn down Chelsea's offers reflects his ambition to take a new step in his career and face new challenges in a different league. Atletico Madrid could offer him that opportunity, and Chelsea fans are eager to see how this chapter in the promising midfielder's career unfolds.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Gallagher está como loco por fichar por el Atlético

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