Atletico Madrid coaches ask Gallagher to calm down at training

Jacque Talbot

Updated: 9 Aug 2024 11:49 BST
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Conor Gallagher, Chelsea, Arsenal — © IMAGO

Atletico Madrid coaches are reportedly asking Conor Gallagher to slow down in training.

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The England international linked up with the La Liga side following his move from Chelsea, but Mundo Deportivo reports that he is showing 'such a high level of fitness that the trainers even had to ask him to slow down.'

Gallagher is known for his tenacity, so this will be no surprise to Blues fans. The midfielder possesses a huge engine and is known for his ability to press and chase.

The 24-year-old joined Atletico Madrid for a fee of €42 million this week and being extensively linked with a summer exit from Stamford Bridge.

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Conor Gallagher

M, DM (C)

Chelsea

Conor Gallagher

M, DM (C)

Chelsea

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€39.9M - €66.5M

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed his move to LaLiga giants Atletico Madrid. The transfer expert posted on X (formerly known as Twitter): “Conor Gallagher to Atlético Madrid, here we go!

“After late night exclusive news on his green light to Atléti, there’s ok for his move from clubs.

“Five year contract for Gallagher, €42m as fee to Chelsea for the English midfielder. Medical booked WEDNESDAY.”

Gallagher made 50 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea during the 2023-24 season, scoring seven goals and providing nine assists.

Gallagehr ha been with the West London club for 16 years but was sold as he falls under pure profit in terms of PSR.

© IMAGO - Conor Gallagher has left Chelsea

Chelsea outcast Gallagher

Chelsea told Gallagher that he might not be allowed back into the first team if he turned down a move to Atletico Madrid, according to a report in The Times.

It's also thought that Gallagher had already rejected two new contract offers from Chelsea amid talks of an exit.

The club warned Gallagher he could face 'exile' from the first team and their Cobham training facility if he did not sign for Atletico.

In addition to the Spanish side's offer, Chelsea expected Tottenham to make a rival bid in the coming days.

The Premier League rivals have been a long-standing admirer of Gallagher but ultimately wanted to prioritise signing a striker.