Chelsea accept Atl. Madrid’s offer for Gallagher

Chelsea have accepted a bid worth almost 43 million dollars before add-ons from Atlético Madrid for Conor Gallagher after the player rejected a new deal offer to remain at the West London club.

The 24-year-old is yet to agree personal terms with Atletico and will decide his future in the upcoming days as talks continue.

🔵❌ The new contract proposed by Chelsea twice and rejected by Conor Gallagher was valid for two years plus option for further season.

Chelsea agreed on deal with Aston Villa for Gallagher in June, club-record for Villa… Conor said no.

Now, he has to decide on Atléti move. pic.twitter.com/GXbAPAFZGC

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Conor has 1 year left on his contract with Chelsea and the Premier League team don’t want to lose him on a free transfer when his deal expires after the end of the upcoming campaign, as that happened with both Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rüdiger, who joined Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively, 2 years ago.

The Blues offered the midfielder a 2-year contract with an option for a 3^rd campaign and featured a significant pay rise.

Conor had declined in the past transfer to Aston Villa while Spurs are also interested in the midfielder in the past few months.