The pass of Conor Gallagher al Atletico Madrid It is one of the great soap operas of this transfer market. When it seemed that the English footballer was joining the team’s training sessions Colchoneroa turn in the negotiations changed the whole story.
After five days in the capital of Spain, Gallagher He underwent medical studies, traveled the Wanda Metropolitan and even appeared on the social networks of red and whiteThe signing only needed a signature.
However, everything changed after the transfer collapsed. Samu Omorodion the Blues and Gallagher was forced to return to London to join FC Chelsea training.
According to Fabrizio Romano, “negotiations between the Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are still underway” and clarified that “John Felix is still part of the negotiations with Agent Mendes; there is still no progress.”
🚨🔵 Negotiations between Chelsea and Atlético Madrid are still ongoing.
After Omorodion deal off and Gallagher back to London, the two clubs are still trying to find new agreement for Conor.
João Félix remains part of discussions also with agent Mendes; no breakthrough yet. pic.twitter.com/3o9GC8trBh
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 14, 2024
The truth is that Gallagher must once again put on Chelsea’s clothes, where he will have to fight to gain ground in the consideration of Enzo MarescaIn a matter of months, Gallagher went from being an undisputed starter in the Argentine eleven Mauricio Pochettino not even being in the Premier League club’s plans.
The tool and the Kante
Atletico Madrid is not withdrawing from the transfer market and wants more. After adding to its ranks Julian Alvarez, Alexander Sorloth and Robin Le Normandthe team managed by Diego “Cholo” Simeone plans to make an offer for a world champion.
According to Marcos Durán and Javier Rodríguez Pascual, they revealed that the Atleti board contacted the French footballer’s entourage N’Golo Kanté – The Best Of N’Golo Kanté to check the conditions and, mainly, to know if there is a desire to return to play European football to compete in the Champions League.
The fact is that the 2018 World Cup winner has a contract until 2027 and earns 25 million euros a year. The Frenchman must therefore give up his financial demands.
It is important to note that Atleti is not the only club that has shown interest in acquiring Kanté’s services. West Ham I had also sought it but the response of the Arabs was blunt and they stressed that they do not intend to negotiate it.
From Spain they are excited about the possibility that the Frenchman will make an effort and put pressure to get out of the Saudi League Pro.
