Conor Gallagher switch: Atletico Madrid signal midfielder from Chelsea in £36m deal | Switch Centre Information

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

Gallagher’s switch seemed to have fallen by way of 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 bolstered their need to have him of their squad.

The England worldwide handed a medical and agreed a five-year deal to affix 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 mentioned: “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 workforce on many events. I cherished each second. These recollections 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 one of the best 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 price £46.3m.

Felix is known to be becoming a member of Chelsea for a £42m mounted charge, 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 extra 12 months.

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

Chelsea may also 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 mentioned: “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 usually; what’s it they know that the remainder of soccer would not know? Good golf equipment like Actual Madrid, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Arsenal, Man Metropolis – what do that group of homeowners know that the remainder of soccer would not?

Carragher mentioned: “Chelsea have simply acquired to cease shopping for gamers, and gamers have gotten to cease signing for Chelsea. If I used to be a participant, I would assume ‘why I’d 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 realize what I’d say? Again your self, signal a four-year deal at a correct membership. If 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 wish to ask about the place Joao Felix goes to play, I’ve acquired 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?”