Conor Gallagher has officially bid farewell to Chelsea and its fans as he prepares to join Atletico Madrid.
Chelsea youngster Conor Gallagher has officially bid farewell to the club. And its fans as he prepares to complete his move to Atletico Madrid today (August 21).
“To everyone at Chelsea, thank you for making my dream come true.” Gallagher wrote on social media. “It has been an absolute honour every time. I have pulled on this (Chelsea) shirt and it has also been a dream come true to captain the team on so many occasions.”
“I love every moment. These memories will stay with me forever.”
“I’ve been overwhelmed by all the love and support from the fans. Hearing my name chanted at Stamford Bridge is a special feeling and the banner you put up (against Spurs last season) means a lot to me.”
“Thank you for everything. I wish the ufabet https://ufabet999.app club great success in the future and I hope to see you all again at Stamford Bridge soon.”
Gallagher’s move to the Rojiblancos was delayed. After being tied up in a separate deal with Samu Omorodion, which fell through. But when Atletico Madrid swapped players for Portuguese forward Joao Felix on a permanent move to Stamford Bridge. The €42m move was given the green light.
The 24-year-old midfielder had four loan spells at Charlton Athletic, Swansea City, West Bromwich Albion and Crystal Palace before breaking into Chelsea’s first-team in 2022, where he has made 95 appearances, scoring 10 goals and playing a part in one trophy won, the 2018/19 Europa League. Although he was an unused substitute in the final.