Conor Gallagher switch: Atletico Madrid signal midfielder from Chelsea in £36m deal

Conor Gallagher has accomplished his protracted transfer to Atletico Madrid from Chelsea in a £36m deal.

Gallagher’s switch regarded to have fallen by following the collapse of Chelsea’s transfer for Atletico striker Samu Omorodion, however the deal was revived after the Blues agreed to signal Joao Felix from the Spanish membership.

Atletico remained decided to signal Gallagher, having been impressed by him throughout his five-day keep in Madrid and the way he dealt with the scenario, which solely strengthened their want to have him of their squad.

The England worldwide handed a medical and agreed a five-year deal to hitch Atletico whereas in Madrid, and had been pictured within the Wanda Metropolitano by the membership, earlier than having to return.

However the 24-year-old is now formally an Atletico participant after signing a deal on the membership till 2029.

In a video message on Instagram, Gallagher stated: “To everybody at Chelsea, thanks for making my goals come true.

“It has been an absolute honour each time I placed on the shirt, and it was a dream come true to captain the crew on many events. I beloved each second. These reminiscences will final ceaselessly.

“I appreciate all the love and support from the fans. Hearing the chant of my name at the Bridge is a special feeling, and the banner you displayed meant the world to me. Thank you for everything.

“I want the membership all the most effective for the long run, and I hope to see you all quickly at Stamford Bridge!”

Chelsea set to signal Felix from Atletico

Felix has accomplished his Chelsea medical and is now finalising a everlasting transfer to Stamford Bridge in a deal value £46.3m.

Felix is known to be becoming a member of Chelsea for a £42m fastened payment, plus £4.3m in add-ons.

The 24-year-old ahead is anticipated to signal a six-year contract that features the choice for an additional 12 months.

The funds Atletico obtain for the Portugal worldwide from the Blues has allowed them to finish a deal for Gallagher.

Chelsea will even attempt to signal a brand new striker throughout this window after they full a deal for Felix.

Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has been a goal all summer time however in the mean time Chelsea wouldn’t signal him on a everlasting deal.

Nev and Carra: Warning indicators, alarm bells and ‘heartbreak’ at Chelsea

After one other “chaotic” summer time at Stamford Bridge, Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher laid out the “bizarre” issues Chelsea have introduced upon themselves.

Neville stated: “One thing we do know is they have recruited badly. There are players they bought two years ago who they are already trying to get rid of. It feels chaotic and bizarre some of the contract lengths being given.

“I ask the query fairly recurrently; what’s it they know that the remainder of soccer does not know? Good golf equipment like Actual Madrid, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Arsenal, Man Metropolis – what do that group of householders know that the remainder of soccer does not?

Carragher stated: “Chelsea have simply received to cease shopping for gamers, and gamers have gotten to cease signing for Chelsea. If I used to be a participant, I might assume ‘why I might signal?’.

“The only reason you would sign is because your agent might say, ‘we’re getting a seven-year deal on big money, that’s guaranteed money for seven years.

“You recognize what I might say? Again your self, signal a four-year deal at a correct membership. Once you’re due for renewal, your cash goes up anyway.

“It’s not a young and exciting team. They’ve bought Joao Felix, where’s he going to play? They signed Pedro Neto a week ago, where’s he going to play when you’ve got Cole Palmer already?

“You need to ask about the place Joao Felix goes to play, I’ve received one other query – the place’s he going to get modified on the coaching floor?

“How are all these players in one dressing room? How are you putting on a training session?”