Conor Gallagher Joins Atlético Madrid, Joao Felix Moves Back to Chelsea

Conor Gallagher, 24, the midfielder has transferred from Chelsea to Atlético Madrid for around £34 million, while Joao Felix has moved to Chelsea for a fee of approximately £42 million.

Signed a Five Years Contract 

As per reports Conor Gallagher has signed a five-year contract with Atlético Madrid, concluding a summer saga that saw the deal initially stall. Since the age of six Gallagher had been with Chelsea, and was even forced to train with the club’s under-21 squad during the negotiations.

Atlético released a statement that says “Atlético Madrid and Chelsea have reached an agreement for the transfer of Conor Gallagher, who has signed for the club until 2029.”

Chelsea shared a video on social media looking back at Gallagher’s time at the club, with a caption: “Conor Gallagher has completed a permanent transfer to Atlético Madrid. We wish Conor the very best as he begins a new chapter in his career.”

“Thank You For Making My Dreams Come True”

“To everyone at Chelsea, thank you for making my dreams come true. It’s been an absolute honor every time I put on the shirt, and it was a dream come true to captain the team on many occasions. I loved every moment. These memories will last forever.” said Gallagher who made 95 appearances for Chelsea 

Conor Gallagher’s transfer to Atlético Madrid has cleared the path for João Félix to return to Chelsea. In 2023 The Portuguese forward had spent six months on loan at Stamford Bridge and has now signed a seven-year contract. Félix could make his first appearance since returning during Chelsea’s upcoming Premier League match against Wolves.

Bashir Humphreys Has Joined Burnley

England Under-21 defender Bashir Humphreys has joined Burnley on a season-long loan from Chelsea, and he made his Chelsea debut last January in an FA Cup match against Manchester City.

Humphreys said  “Burnley is a club with huge ambitions, the owners know what they are doing, and they really want to push the club on as much as possible. It makes so much sense for the next step in my career. I had really good conversations with him [manager Scott Parker] and that is always pivotal when it comes to transfers.

“It was completely perfect, everything he was saying to me. He knew about my game; he wanted to work with me and help me improve. That is all you want to hear as a player.” he added

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