Conor Gallagher makes decision on his Chelsea future

Despite making 50 appearances for Chelsea, even sporting the captain’s armband at times, and featuring for England at Euro 2024, Conor Gallagher is leaving Chelsea.

Contract negotiations between Gallagher and Chelsea fell apart last week, and although Gallagher wanted to stay at Stamford Bridge, he’s no longer part of Chelsea’s plans. A move to Atletico Madrid is imminent. Gallagher has flown to Madrid to complete a medical and put the finishing touches on a $44 million move.

Discord between Gallagher and Chelsea

Conor Gallagher’s move comes at a confusing time for Chelsea. Despite sacking Mauricio Pochettino and appointing Enzo Maresca as the manager, Chelsea still faces the same problems. A lack of clinicality and stability on the pitch, along with historic debts in the boardroom have led to catastrophic results under co-owner Todd Boehly.

Chelsea have taken steps to fix the first problem. They’ve spent upwards of $123 million in signings, including Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Aston Villa attacker Omari Kellyman.

Their second problem is more difficult. Chelsea faces transfer debts of over $186 million. Their plans to add 18,000 seats to Stamford Bridge could cost upwards of $2.5 billion. Despite the extravagant spending of Boehly and crew, they need to sell to avoid the Premier League’s PSR rules.

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Gallagher’s options at Atleti

It sets the stage for Chelsea’s frantic transfer saga with midfielder Conor Gallagher. With Chelsea figuring out their financial situation and shopping some key players around the transfer market, Gallagher recently refused two contract extensions. In turn, Chelsea informed Gallagher he wouldn’t be part of their first-team plans and locked him out of the first-team’s training center.

Chelsea accepted Atletico Madrid’s $44 million offer for…

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Author : Deolu Akingbade

Publish date : 2024-08-05 19:19:23

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