Conor Gallagher refutes allegations of lacking skills at Chelsea

In a surprising turn of events, Conor Gallagher has refuted claims that Chelsea offloaded him to Atlético Madrid due to doubts about his technical abilities fitting Enzo Maresca’s style of play. Despite being a crucial player for Mauricio Pochettino last season, Gallagher found himself on the transfer market this summer after rejecting a contract extension from his boyhood club.

Chelsea, unable to reach an agreement with the talented England international, ultimately decided to exclude him from the first-team squad. Aston Villa and Tottenham expressed interest in Gallagher, but it was Atlético Madrid who secured his services in a £34m deal last month.

While Diego Simeone, Atlético’s esteemed manager, was eager to bring Gallagher on board, Chelsea reportedly felt that the midfielder did not align with Maresca’s possession-based tactics, which were favored over Pochettino’s more direct approach.

Disputing these claims, Gallagher defended his performances under Pochettino’s guidance, stating, “Last season I had a good season with Chelsea…The fans appreciated what I did on the pitch. I’m very grateful for all of that and very thankful to the fans, and very thankful to Pochettino for giving me that platform to go and express myself and show the best version of myself at Chelsea.”

The writing was on the wall once Gallagher declined Chelsea’s offer of a two-year deal with the option for an additional year, especially considering the club’s track record of handing out lengthy contracts to other players. When asked about this apparent double standard, Gallagher remained diplomatic, remarking, “Chelsea make their own decisions and they’ve brought in some top players on long contracts…That wasn’t the situation with me but what happened is good for everyone.”

Despite the circumstances surrounding his departure, Gallagher is now focused on proving himself at Atlético Madrid and is eager to compete for a spot in the England national team under the guidance of Lee Carsley. It remains to be seen how this transfer saga will impact Gallagher’s career moving forward, but one thing is for certain – his determination and drive remain unwavering in the face of adversity.

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