Conor Gallagher – Football Flame

Conor Gallagher has joined Atletico Madrid for around £33million after leaving Chelsea. The England international had less than 12 months to go on his contract at Stamford Bridge and both parties have decided to part ways. Football Flame understands Gallagher turned down three offers from the Blues to extend his contract - with the latest one coming just last week. Atleti and Chelsea agreed a deal last week but the Madrid-based club were waiting on Gallagher's decision. The 24-year-old midfielder told Atleti of his decision on Sunday and flew to Madrid on Monday to complete his medical with Diego Simeone's side. However, his planned switch was delayed significantly when Samu Omorodion's move in the other direction collapsed. Despite concerns that would mean the Gallagher deal was called...

Conor Gallagher is unclear on where his future lies with Atletico Madrid unsure if they can complete his move from Chelsea. A deal for just over £33million has been agreed between the two parties but the transfer has not yet been completed with the Spanish outfit hampered after their expected sale of Samu Omorodion to the Blues fell through at the eleventh hour. It leaves those at Atletico scrambling to find the necessary funds as Gallagher remains in a Madrid hotel, reports the Telegraph, where he's been for the past five days. The La Liga outfit put up a picture on their social media of the England international at the Wanda Metropolitano, sparking suggestions that the move was about to be announced. Gallagher has had to maintain his own fitness as he waits to see whether Atletico can...

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Conor Gallagher completes £33m Chelsea exit with Atletico Madrid transfer

Conor Gallagher stuck in transfer limbo as Chelsea star trains on his own in Madrid